What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft SQL Server Administrator - Top Secret/SCI position at SUNAYU?
Location : Bethesda, MD
Category : Systems Engineer
Travel Required : No
Remote Type : Onsite
Clearance : Top Secret / SCI
Sunayu seeking a 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, Maryland.
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
Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
