Database Administrator

Position Title: Azure SQL Database Administrator (PaaS & App Services Support)

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 (Onsite)

Active Secret Clearance

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

YSI has a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure SQL Database Administrator to support the program at Fort Belvoir, VA. This role requires an onsite professional with strong technical expertise to provide second-tier support for a variety of IT systems, applications, and hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, implement, and manage Azure SQL Databases in a PaaS environment, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and availability.

· Support Azure App services by ensuring seamless database connectivity, optimal query performance, and secure integration between application and data layers.

· Collaborate with application development and DevOps teams to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and connectivity issues across Azure SQL and App Services.

· Implement database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies tailored for cloud-hosted applications.

· Manage automated backup, restore, and high availability solutions using features such as geo-replication, point-in-time restore.

· Use Azure-native monitoring and diagnostics tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics) to proactively detect and resolve issues in databases and app services.

· Automate routine database maintenance and deployments using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates/Bicep, and Azure DevOps pipelines.

· Enforce security best practices across Azure SQL and Azure App Services using RBAC, TDE, Private Endpoints, and integration with the Azure Key Vault.

· Guide development teams on cloud database best practices including schema design, connection management, and scaling strategies.

· Stay current on Azure feature releases, DISA STIG updates, and emerging security best practices to continuously refine the organizations PaaS security posture.

• Participate in capacity planning, cost optimization, and governance for both database and App Service resources in Azure.

Qualifications &* Requirements*:

· 5 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments.

· Windows system Administration experience

· Expertise in SQL Server 2016 or newer (2019/2022 preferred).

· Strong command of T-SQL and experience in writing optimized queries and procedures.

· Proficiency in backup and recovery strategies (native and third-party tools).

· Familiarity with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), and Management Studio (SSMS).

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft SQL Server: 4 years (Preferred)
• Database administration: 4 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Herndon, VA 20170 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Herndon, VA 20170: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $120,000