What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microsoft SQL Server Administrator - TS/SCI position at Xcelerate Solutions?
Description
Microsoft SQL Server Administrator
Xcelerate 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. Come join our award-winning organization and work with the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Locations : Bethesda, MD (This is a 100% on-site position)
Clearance : Active TS / SCI
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.
Minimum Requirements :
Preferred Qualifications :
About Xcelerate Solutions :
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate's culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice : Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
