Systems Administrator 2 (SQL Database Administrator)

RealmOne SQL Database Administrator

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RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

Join us on this journey as we execute this mission-critical contract providing architecture, engineering, integration, and maintenance across a multiple classification Enterprise network.

Your effort and expertise are crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission. This opportunity supports an Enterprise IT contract with a team of Customer Service Specialists, Database Engineers, Information Systems Security Officers, Information Systems Security Engineers, SharePoint Developers, Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, and IT Engineers responsible for the architecture, engineering, integration, operations, maintenance and sustainment of multi-level Enterprise IT environment.

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support enterprise database environments and ensure the integrity, security, performance, and availability of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments, performing database optimization, and supporting full database life-cycle operations in a high-availability environment.

The Level 2 Systems Administrator shall possess the following capabilities:

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple database environments.
• Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise production environments.
• Perform database performance analysis, tuning, and optimization activities.
• Monitor database health, storage, and system performance to ensure operational stability.
• Execute index maintenance, backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain database security policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and organizational requirements.
• Support database activities, including installation, upgrades, patching, troubleshooting and migrations.
• Organize and format data for efficient query execution and storage management.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide timely resolution to operational problems.
• Collaborate with system administrators, sustainment and engineering teams to support application and infrastructure needs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and recovery processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise environments.
• Additional 5 years' experience needed to substitute for a degree (10 total years)
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server administration, backup/recovery, and database security.
• Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and high-availability solutions.
• Experience developing and implementing database policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with database automation, scripting, and monitoring tools. • Experience supporting highly available or mission-critical systems. • Knowledge of compliance and security best practices for enterprise databases. • Microsoft SQL certifications are a plus.
• Desired Technical Skills • Microsoft SQL Server • Database Performance Tuning • Backup and Recovery • Disaster Recovery • High Availability / Replication • Index Optimization • Database Security • Data Modeling • Database Monitoring Tools

Certifications Required:

• Security+ CE certification is required.

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Pay Range: 137,000-184,000

RealmOne Benefits:

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events...and much more.

About Us:

• RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30+ active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.