SQL Server Database Administrator
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Quantico, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines their families and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel civilian employees contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Acts as database administrator for a Marine Corps-wide data network supporting administrative point-of-sale and other core business applications utilizing Microsoft SQL and Microsoft Azure cloud database technologies. Duties include installing configuring maintaining patching and upgrading SQL Server enterprise level environments and Azure SQL workloads; evaluating recommending planning and scheduling the upgrade/installation of new database technologies and architectures; and analyzing and planning for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements.
Works with high availability and disaster recovery options such as SQL server clusters database mirroring and log shipping Azure Geo-Replication Azure Failover Groups and hybrid recovery models. Requires knowledge of backups retention policies database restoration recovery models integrity checks DBCC commands Azure automated backup and advanced monitoring.
Performs performance tuning and optimization (PTO) requiring knowledge of indexes and index management. Uses native monitoring and troubleshooting tools including SQL Profiler Azure Monitor Log Analytics and third-party tools such as Toad and Spotlight. Troubleshoots and resolves database problems such issues related to integrity performance blocking and deadlocking replication log shipping connectivity and security issues as well as CPU memory I/O disk space and other resource contention. Creates and uses scripts to meet operational requirements for both on-premises and Azure SQL environments.
Develops and documents SQL systems administration procedures Azure data platform operational standards data policies and cloud database governance practices. Works within established change control processes and coordinates tracks documents and resolves database related incidents change requests and work orders. Implements SQL database and Azure database system security procedures and tools applying information security/information assurance policies principles and best practices as well as database security policy for PCI PII DISA STIG RMF and DoD cloud compliance requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
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EVALUATIONS:
Four (4) years of work experience in a Microsoft SQL DBA role. Applicable education may be substituted for years of experience.
Certification in Microsoft SQL Server System/Database Administration (i.e. Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITP) or similar per DoD 8570.01-M) is required within six months of employment.
Experience with TOAD for SQL Server windows Server 2019 or later certification considered a plus; Preferred qualifications include hands-on expertise with Windows Clusters RAID SAN configurations security delegation Service Principal Names (SPNs) storage components and cloud database administration including Azure SQL platforms Azure DevOps and hybrid data integration Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) creation compliance implementation remediation and documentation is highly desirable.
Must possess excellent communication and documentation skills.
As an authorized and privileged user of Department of Defense Information Systems must possess or receive Information Assurance awareness by completing the Security CE Certification as a condition of access within six months of employment and thereafter must complete annual Information Assurance awareness training and maintain the Security CE certification.
GENERAL INFORMATION:Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race age color religion national origin sex GINA political affiliationmembership or non-membership in an employee organization marital status physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: part of the employment process Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition before a final job offer can be made.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefit Packages
Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
