SQL Server DBA

About DMI

DMI is a leading global provider of digital services working at the intersection of public and private sectors. With broad capabilities across IT managed services, cybersecurity, cloud migration and application development, DMI provides on-site and remote support to clients within governments, healthcare, financial services, transportation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure sectors. DMI has grown to over 2,100 employees globally and has been continually recognized as a Top Workplace in both regional and national categories.

About the Opportunity

DMI, LLC is seeking a SQL Server DBA to support a Federal Government customer in the DC metro area. This SQL Server DBA will provide Support for an enterprise web-based system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Database Management: Install, configure, and manage SQL Server databases, ensuring optimal performance, high availability, and data integrity.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, query optimization, and index management.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and implement robust backup and recovery strategies to minimize data loss and ensure business continuity. Perform regular backups and test restoration procedures.
• Security: Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control, role-based security, data encryption, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Capacity Planning: Analyze database growth trends and plan for scalability by recommending hardware and software upgrades as necessary.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve database-related issues, such as system outages, data corruption, and performance problems.
• Patch and Upgrade Management: Apply patches, updates, and version upgrades to SQL Server instances while minimizing downtime and ensuring compatibility.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other IT teams to support application development, integration, and deployment activities.
• Disaster Recovery Planning: Contribute to the development and testing of disaster recovery plans to ensure data availability in case of unforeseen events.
• Automation: Develop scripts and automation routines to streamline database administration tasks and improve efficiency.
• Training and Knowledge Sharing: Provide guidance and training to junior DBAs and team members, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Assist in data warehouse design and implementation, including ETL processes and reporting requirements.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls, authentication mechanisms, and data encryption.
• Utilize Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative development, ensuring proper code management and team coordination.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in SQL Server similar Application support or Development environment

Required and Desired Skills/Certifications: 

• Proven experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator, including hands-on experience with SQL Server 20xx and newer versions.
• Strong knowledge of database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery procedures, and database security practices.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries, stored procedures, and database scripts.
• Familiarity with high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, such as SQL Server AlwaysOn, mirroring, clustering, and log shipping.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate are desirable but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions and technologies, such as Azure SQL Database, is a plus.

Additional Requirements: Minimum 3 years in US

Min Citizenship Status Required: GC/EAD/Citizen

Physical Requirements: No Physical requirement needed for this position.

Location: 

Working at DMI

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Being part of the DMI family means we care about your wellbeing. As such, we offer a variety of perks and benefits that help meet various interests and needs, while still having the opportunity to work directly with a number of our award-winning, Fortune 1000 clients. The following categories make up your DMI wellbeing:

• Community – Blood drives, volunteering opportunities, Holiday parties, summer picnics, Tech Chef, Octoberfest just to name a few ways DMI comes together as a community
• Convenience/Concierge - Virtual visits through health insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discount tickets for movies, travel, and many other items to provide convenience
• Development – Annual performance management, continuing education, and tuition assistance, internal job opportunities along with career enrichment and advancement to help each employee with their professional and personal development
• Financial – Generous 401k match for both pre-tax and post-tax (ROTH) contributions along with financial wellness education, EAP, Life Insurance and Disability help provide financial stability for each DMI employee
• Recognition – Great achievements do not go unnoticed by DMI through Annual Awards ceremony, service anniversaries, peer-to-peer acknowledgment through Spotlight, employee referral
• Wellness – Healthcare benefits, Wellness programs provide employees with several wellness options

Employees are valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company. The company does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability or veteran status. DMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability. DMI maintains a drug-free workplace.

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