We are seeking a Senior SQL Database Administer to augment an existing team providing Life Cycle Sustainment (LCS) activities for commercial and custom-developed education, learning, and training applications. The role requires a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working in a team environment. This position will require working on a fast-paced team and a willingness to take on challenges.
 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Perform database patching and vulnerability remediation in alignment with IAVA requirements, including compliance reporting across enterprise database systems. 
• Maintain and administer Microsoft SQL Server environments (various versions) across on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures. 
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for database systems, including performance tuning, query optimization, and issue resolution. 
• Execute database patching, upgrades, backups, restores, and routine maintenance to ensure data integrity, availability, and system reliability. 
• Implement and manage database security, including user access controls, roles, permissions, and encryption standards. 
• Utilize T-SQL and PowerShell scripting for automation of database administration, monitoring, and reporting tasks. 
• Leverage AWS services, including RDS, EC2, Lambda, and CloudFormation, to deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-hosted database solutions. 
• Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform for database provisioning, configuration management, and automation. 
• Develop and maintain database automation scripts and monitoring tools to streamline operations and improve performance and uptime.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with PowerShell scripting language 
• Experience in SharePoint migrations 
• Ability to clearly communicate ambiguous or highly complex concepts to all audiences 

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

We strive to provide the best well-rounded benefits package available. 

• Premium health, dental, and vision package 
• Company funded HRA 
• 401k company contributions
• Employer paid group term life insurance policy
• Tuition assistance and career development 
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• Paid time off 
• Referral bonuses
• Company outings, giveaways & more 

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.