SR SQL Database Administrator

SMS is seeking a Sr. SQL Database Administrator (DBA) in Fort Belvoir, VA to partner on a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. The DBA performs day-to-day technical database administration tasks. This includes database design, database structure identification, database schema definition, database access privilege management, database query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and database protection. The candidate should have primary experience with SQL Server and preferably Postgres or Oracle implementations, data back-up, data recovery, and updated and fix security patches. Duties also includes reviewing data within the database, ensuring user data integrity, maintaining database support tools, database tables and dictionaries, recovery and back-up procedures, and making recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit 

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• This role performs senior level database administration tasks and reviews the technical work of others.
• Conducts database design, database structure identification, database schema definition, database access privilege management, database query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and database protection.
• Reviews data within the database, ensuring user database integrity, maintaining database support tools, database tables and dictionaries, recovery and back-up procedures, and making recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Monitors and manages backend data synchronization applications and external data source retrieval, applications.
• Examines customer problems, develop and present solutions, and then implements appropriate corrective action to initiate a repair or return.
• Collaborates on and implements technical solutions with senior management and clients.
• Provides remote and desk side support.
• Supports the development and adherence to procedures and policies.
• Supports customer requirements in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Updates technical solutions, operations, and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 personnel.

• Candidate must have a BS with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 4-6 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Higher level knowledge of standards, concepts and tools to be able to complete technology assignments.
• Domain level technical knowledge to maintain databases, ensure recovery and provide patches on MySQL and/or Oracle databases.
• Experience working independently on technical database administration activities in support of a client on MySQL and/or Oracle databases.
• Experience implementing a broad range of assignments requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Experience developing methodologies and presenting solutions to problems to senior management and clients.
• Experience interfacing with senior management and clients on requirements and solutions.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)
• An active TS/SCI is required in order to be considered for this for position.

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, :2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. 

SMS 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.