DBA - MS SQL (TS needed)

Responsible for performing as a Senior Database Base Analyst for Microsoft SQL solutions in both NIPR and SIPR, QA and production environments. Must be local to the Charleston, SC area.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the design, maintenance, enhancement, coding, and administration of relational databases
• Performs day-to-day SQL administration; maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, ensuring data availability
• Performs Database Backup and Recovery functions as needed
• Installs SQL SW, Instances and perform upgrades and patching as needed
• Writes/maintains SQL scripts and processes as needed
• Creates indexes to enhance performance
• Designs/implements data transfer processes needed to support upgrades or movement to from different physical/virtual Machine/OS
• Authors/maintains System Security Plans, white papers and change management proposals, SOPs
• Creates, manages and performs troubleshooting Windows Clustering and SQL Server high-availability solutions
• Creates and monitors SQL Server Policy Objects
• Analyzes and determines information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities. 
• Coordinates new data development ensuring consistency and integration with existing data warehouse structure. 
• Monitors Ticketing System queue for DBA assignments
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality, including performing proactive maintenance such as ensuring continued space availability, monitoring activity, and documenting problems, changes, and solutions. 
• Assignments may include design of data dictionaries, database structure and layout, installing, upgrading, and managing database applications. 
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced Analysts. 
• Stay current on vendors' best security practices in relation to organizational requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Monitors SQL Event Logs and use to identify/troubleshoot issues
• Creating and managing SQL Server Maintenance Plans for routine tasks and backup solutions as well as ability to create, troubleshoot and monitor SQL Server Agent jobs
• Reviews database jobs, backup logs, user connections and system memory
• Reviews performance information for SQL instances
• Completes STIG Checklists for SQL servers

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience required.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server in Microsoft clusters.
• Hands-on STIG/SCAP experience required.
• Active DOD Secret clearance required; SSBI required. or Top Secret
• Current Security+ certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft SQL 2012+ and MySQL administration
• Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows Server 2008/2012, Windows 10 SHB, etc.) a plus
• T-SQL scripting knowledge
• PowerShell a plus
• Understanding of IT Security best practices to meet DOD STIGs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of exp