Microsoft SQL Server Administrator

Required Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI, Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph

City

Bethesda

State/Territory

Maryland

Travel

None

Potential For Teleworking

No

Schedule

Full Time

DoD 8570 IAT Requirement

IAT II (Security , CySA , CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)

DoD 8570 IAM Requirement

None

DoD 8570 IASAE Requirement

None

DoD CSSP Requirement

None

Last Updated

1/29/25 8:35 PM

Requisition ID

861773

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Pay Range

$125,645.78 to $167,527.71

Work Type

On-Site

Referral Eligibility

Eligible

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a skilled Microsoft SQL Server Administrator to join our team supporting the National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). In this role, you will manage and optimize enterprise databases, ensuring system reliability, security, and peak performance. You will also support database lifecycle activities, implement performance enhancements, and collaborate in an Agile environment to meet customer goals.

This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Security Clearance

• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
• TS/SCI with CI Poly is required for position or a TS/SCI and willingness to obtain a Poly.
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain databases (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL) to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Perform database lifecycle activities, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and monitoring.
• Implement disaster recovery strategies, index maintenance, and database performance optimization.
• Monitor database health using tools like SQL Server Management Studio, ensuring CPU, memory, and disk usage remain within thresholds.
• Enhance database configurations to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Manage access controls, audit logs, and user accounts to uphold database security and integrity.
• Produce documentation, SOPs, reports, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Troubleshoot database issues in a high-security environment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government customers, communicating effectively across diverse teams.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 8 years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 10 years of hands-on experience in MS SQL Server database administration.
• Proven expertise with MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases.
• Proficiency in database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Skilled in backup strategies and shell scripting for database management.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a track record of achieving project objectives.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification). An IAT Level III certification would also be acceptable (CASP , CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MCSA SQL Server certification.
• AWS certification or hands-on experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS).
• Familiarity with NMEC operations or related agency experience.
• Experience troubleshooting in secure environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage project deliverables.
  
  

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
• Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
• Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.
  
  

Health

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
• 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.
  
  

Income Protection

• 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
• 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.
  
  

Retirement

• 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
• 401k pre-tax and Roth options.
  
  

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 days of paid floating holidays.
  
  

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
• Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.