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Windows and SQL Systems Administrator – Secret Clearance
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Founded in 1989 CALNET Inc. has become one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the Technology Intelligence Analysis and Language Services consulting arena. Headquartered in Reston VA CALNET employees deliver true value to our customers by employing best practices world-class technologies industry expertise in every project. CALNET is ISO 9001 ISO 20000 and CMMI-Level III certified
As a Prime Government Contractor for a major government institution we are currently searching for a talented Windows System Administrator with experience in SQL Administration and Secret Clearance to work in Washington DC
Job Requirements
A Windows and SQL Administrator is a hybrid IT responsible for maintaining the health security and performance of both the Microsoft Windows Server operating environments and the Microsoft SQL Server database systems that drive business applications.
This role ensures high availability enforces data security and handles disaster recovery.
Key Responsibilities
System Administration (Windows)
- Server Maintenance: Install configure and patch Microsoft Windows Server operating systems (on-premises).
- Infrastructure Health: Monitor server resources (CPU memory disk space) and resolve operating system-level bottlenecks.
- Active Directory: Manage user and group access policies and authentication protocols using Active Directory (AD).
- Automation: Write scripts using PowerShell or batch files to automate routine administrative tasks and server deployments
Database Administration (SQL)
- Performance & Tuning: Monitor SQL Server performance metrics optimize queries and tune database indexes for maximum efficiency.
- Backups & Recovery: Design and execute robust backup and disaster recovery plans to prevent data loss.
- Maintenance & Upgrades: Install database software updates apply patches and manage capacity planning as data scales.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or equivalent practical experience. Typically 3-5 years of experience in systems and database administration.
- Technical Proficiencies:
- Strong working knowledge of Windows Server environments.
- Familiarity with High Availability / Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) technologies like Always On Availability Groups or Failover Clustering.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS T-SQL SSIS SSRS).
Certification:CompTIA Security
This opportunity is in Washington DC
CALNET Inc. offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This package includes medical dental vision life short- and long-term disability insurances a 401(k)-retirement savings plan and generous leave time.
CALNET Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D/V
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
