Database Administration Manager (SQL/Oracle) with active Secret clearance

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Job description

Job Description

Title: Database Administration Manager (SQL/Oracle)
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
***Active Secret Clearance required***

Please send resumes directly to Adam at

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide the daily leadership, scheduling and assurance that all routine and ad hoc project management/scheduling, system administration and IT infrastructure processes are handled to Government Program satisfaction for the Database Administrators
• Assists in coordination of all maintenance activities that may impact SQL Server or Oracle
• Supply other managerial functions to team and with guidance from Operations Manager, such as performance reviews and metrics, coaching/consulting, personnel task assignment, in- and out- of cycle reporting and status of team's activities and/or issues. Support and assure adherence to all corporate and client site policies.
• Responsible for the security and management of Database systems in non-production and production environments across 2 physical locations
• Solve complex integration and technical problems in a highly available, dynamic fast-paced enterprise environment
• Act as a Senior Database Administrator directing team members to ensure all requirements are delivered in an efficient, highly productive manner on over 100 virtual and physical nodes; over 200 instances and countless Oracle and SQL Server databases
• Provide technical support for the day-to-day SQL Server activities of the organization
• Provide technical Support for chartered Projects, e.g. Security Remediation, Disaster Recovery
• Recommend and Implement database changes to improve performance and security
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard databases
• Research and create documentation for FISMA/STIG findings and waiver requests
• Measure database performance, capacity and troubleshoot complex database issues
• Configure and monitor interfaces with other systems
• Configure and maintain system databases, user databases, server instances, schema, tables, views, functions, triggers and indexes
• Configure and manage system and database user IDs and group permissions, database backups and recoveries
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot peer-to-peer database replication and AlwaysOn Availability
• Assist Windows System Administrators with basic Windows Failover Cluster configuration and management
• Assist Windows System Administrators with basic Windows Disk Management
• Create and update Configuration Item documentation, Standard Operating Procedures and Installation/Upgrade Guides
• Work with other DBAs, Systems Administrators, Network Administrators, Storage Administrators, Enterprise Security Team, Backup Administrators and application developers to resolve various system issues

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline with 7 or more years related professional experience. (Education can be substituted for 10 years of experience).
• Enterprise level SQL Server administration of replicated, highly available enterprise environment
• Security focused mindset experienced with large scale enterprise deployments of applications, patches and security updates across a diverse multi customer environment
• Knowledge of basic Windows, Linux, Storage, Network and Backup concepts
• Efficient at T-SQL and Batch scripting
• Experience installing, configuring, securing, and optimizing SQL Server Databases in a clustered, physical and virtual environment
• Experience with High Availability, Always On and Data Replication technologies as related to SQL Servers
• Experience writing and debugging scripts in PowerShell
• Ability to create and maintain documentation reflecting the current operational environment
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written, with an ability to understand and discuss highly technical subjects to multiple levels of internal and external leadership.
• Requires 24x7 on call support on a rotating basis
• Microsoft's MTA, MCSA, or MCSE, or replacement with SQL Server focused certification is a requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Spotlight, SolarWinds or some other type of SQL monitoring
• Familiar with SQL database clustering in Windows environment
• Familiar with SAN storage for SQL and Oracle databases
• Familiar with Oracle Database configurations and management tools
• Familiar with VMWare concepts
• ITIL Certification

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active DOD Secret clearance and ability to obtain agency suitability clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to type

Please send resumes directly to Adam at

ALTA IT Services, is an established leader in IT Staffing and Services, specializing in Agile Transformation Services, Program & Project Management, Application Development, Cybersecurity, and Data & Advanced Analytics. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor.