Database Administrator

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is seeking a Database Administrator to join our team in Wiesbaden, Germany. This is a temporary position to assist with projects supporting our customer for a period of about 90 days. We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. As a DBA, you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our database systems. You will also be involved in the planning and development of databases, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

Essential Job Duties

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems, ensuring their optimal performance and reliability.
• Design and implement database architectures, including data models, schemas, and tables.
• Monitor database performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure efficiency.
• Implement and maintain database security measures to protect data against unauthorized access and breaches.
• Perform regular backups and ensure data recovery processes are in place and tested.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across database systems.
• Analyze query performance and optimize SQL queries to improve database efficiency.
• Regularly review and tune database parameters for optimal performance.
• Identify and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
• Provide support for database-related issues and respond to user queries in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database problems, including hardware, software, and network issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve application-related database issues.

Qualifications

Essential Job Duties:

• Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft SQL based systems and tools.
• Will monitor and optimize the performance of the production SQL server databases.
• Responsible for database security, integrity, reliability, high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Identify and troubleshoot database issues and the ability to analyze, design, build, test and implement solutions. Implement and troubleshoot triggers, views, stored procedures and data integrity constraints.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures including DoD STIG requirements.
• Create database views, design/create databases, creation scripts, database foreign keys and indexes.
• Troubleshoot database performance using SQL Profiler.
• Migrate data from one database to another using SQL import tools, Excel, Access, or by writing stored procedures.
• Troubleshoot application errors by examining data, tables, stored procedures, functions and queries; troubleshoot connection errors and report errors.
• Grant database permissions.
• Identification and collection of data sets.
• Educating management and peers about SQL related issues.
• Serve as a technical representative for internal and external coordination of the day-to-day operations.
• Advises on situations that may require additional support or escalation.

Minimum Requirements:

• In scope DOD Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelors Degree in an IT related field.
• 8+ years of technical experience in the following areas:
  • SQL Server (2016 preferred)
  • Microsoft Server (2016 preferred)
  • Microsoft DHCP/DNS Server
  • Active Directory
  • PowerShell scripting
  • VDI Environments
• IAT II Information Assurance Certification II such as Security+ or equivalent is required.
• Expert understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
• Experience with VMware products and other virtualization technologies
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytical thinking, problem solving, and working multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to meet and maintain TESA and/or Host Nation requirements.

Preferred Requirements:

• MCSA: SQL Server Administration
• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Fluency in a foreign language desired, not required.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment, with possible remote work options.
• Requires periods of non-traditional hours including consecutive nights or weekends, when necessary.
• Occasional requirement to travel.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.