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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$200,000 - $291,000
IT - Database
Washington, DC•al udied, Qatar (On-Site/Office)
Pay: Hourly pay rate of $100-$140, depending on experience. Additional benefits include a per-diem that covers housing, transportation, and daily expenses.
Employment type: 90 Days (with potential extensions)
Location: Onsite, Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS); Qatar
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Windows Subject Matter Expert (SME) with an active Secret clearance to support a classified OCONUS program for a minimum of 90 days. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, SQL clustering, and related enterprise technologies to support engineering, build, optimization, and troubleshooting efforts in a high availability, closed network environment. This role also requires cross-functional expertise in Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure services.
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft SQL Server / SQL Clustering
Engineer, build, and support SQL Server and SQL Clustering in a high-availability environment.
Ensure reliable and seamless SQL Server failover, including configuration of permissions, service accounts, group policies, and supporting services.
Provide SQL database optimization and performance tuning support.
Document accurate and repeatable build processes for SQL Server clusters.
Mentor SMEs on SQL Server clustering, patching, and STIG compliance procedures.
Microsoft Exchange (On-Premises)
Build, configure, and restore on-premises Microsoft Exchange services in a disconnected, stand-alone enclave.
Assure Outlook connectivity in an on-premises Microsoft Office environment.
Document accurate build and troubleshooting processes for Exchange environments.
Mentor SMEs on Exchange patching, troubleshooting, and STIG compliance procedures.
Active Directory / Enterprise Infrastructure
Configure and optimize Active Directory, group policies, organizational units, and containers.
Provide expertise in DHCP, DNS, Network Policy Service, and RADIUS.
Manage and optimize Certificate Authority (CA) and PKI, coordinating with subcontractors for integration in the closed network.
Ensure optimal backup and recovery leveraging ExaGrid backup solutions, Dell VXRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), and VMware environments.
Qualifications
Active DoD Secret clearance (required at time of application).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science IT, or related field with a minimum of 12 years relevant experience, including 8+ years supporting enterprise-scale Windows as a Subject Matter Expert.
Proven experience as a Microsoft SQL Server SME in enterprise and classified/high-security environments.
Expertise with SQL clustering, high availability solutions, and performance optimization.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange on-premises deployment, support, and recovery.
Strong knowledge of Active Directory, group policy, DHCP, DNS, PKI, and certificate services.
Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions, including ExaGrid, Dell VXRail, and VMware.
Familiarity with STIG compliance, DoD cybersecurity standards, and patch management.
Strong mentoring and documentation skills, with the ability to train SMEs in troubleshooting and repeatable build processes.
Ability to work effectively in a disconnected, closed enterprise network environment.
Additional Details
This position requires OCONUS travel and an onsite presence for at least 90 days. Candidates must be able to obtain country-specific authorizations for onsite work. Lodging, travel, and in-country support will be provided by the program.
Employment type: 90 Days (with potential extensions)
Location: Onsite, Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS); Qatar
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Windows Subject Matter Expert (SME) with an active Secret clearance to support a classified OCONUS program for a minimum of 90 days. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, SQL clustering, and related enterprise technologies to support engineering, build, optimization, and troubleshooting efforts in a high availability, closed network environment. This role also requires cross-functional expertise in Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure services.
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft SQL Server / SQL Clustering
Engineer, build, and support SQL Server and SQL Clustering in a high-availability environment.
Ensure reliable and seamless SQL Server failover, including configuration of permissions, service accounts, group policies, and supporting services.
Provide SQL database optimization and performance tuning support.
Document accurate and repeatable build processes for SQL Server clusters.
Mentor SMEs on SQL Server clustering, patching, and STIG compliance procedures.
Microsoft Exchange (On-Premises)
Build, configure, and restore on-premises Microsoft Exchange services in a disconnected, stand-alone enclave.
Assure Outlook connectivity in an on-premises Microsoft Office environment.
Document accurate build and troubleshooting processes for Exchange environments.
Mentor SMEs on Exchange patching, troubleshooting, and STIG compliance procedures.
Active Directory / Enterprise Infrastructure
Configure and optimize Active Directory, group policies, organizational units, and containers.
Provide expertise in DHCP, DNS, Network Policy Service, and RADIUS.
Manage and optimize Certificate Authority (CA) and PKI, coordinating with subcontractors for integration in the closed network.
Ensure optimal backup and recovery leveraging ExaGrid backup solutions, Dell VXRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), and VMware environments.
Qualifications
Active DoD Secret clearance (required at time of application).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science IT, or related field with a minimum of 12 years relevant experience, including 8+ years supporting enterprise-scale Windows as a Subject Matter Expert.
Proven experience as a Microsoft SQL Server SME in enterprise and classified/high-security environments.
Expertise with SQL clustering, high availability solutions, and performance optimization.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange on-premises deployment, support, and recovery.
Strong knowledge of Active Directory, group policy, DHCP, DNS, PKI, and certificate services.
Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions, including ExaGrid, Dell VXRail, and VMware.
Familiarity with STIG compliance, DoD cybersecurity standards, and patch management.
Strong mentoring and documentation skills, with the ability to train SMEs in troubleshooting and repeatable build processes.
Ability to work effectively in a disconnected, closed enterprise network environment.
Additional Details
This position requires OCONUS travel and an onsite presence for at least 90 days. Candidates must be able to obtain country-specific authorizations for onsite work. Lodging, travel, and in-country support will be provided by the program.
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