Spry Methods
Technology
DatabaseAdministrator(DBA)
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“Database Administrator (DBA) at Spry Methods. Skills: Database Administration, TSQL, AWS Databases, Performance Tuning. Design TSQL queries. Write TSQL queries”
What You'll Achieve.
Continuously improve team performance
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Troubleshoot database issues
US citizenship, Active Top-Secret clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
US citizenship with active Top-Secret clearance, Minimum of 6 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or additional 3 years of experience, Understanding of PowerBI dashboards, Proficiency in TSQL query writing, Query tuning and performance optimization, Understanding of database architecture and design, Knowledge of database security and access controls, Advanced knowledge of TSQL, Advanced knowledge of database query languages, Expertise in troubleshooting, Expertise in performance tuning, Expertise in query optimization, Excellent communication skills, Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent organizational skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of a team, Experience monitoring database platforms, Experience performing updates on database platforms, Experience performing upgrades on database platforms, Experience testing database platforms, Experience with preventative maintenance for database platforms, Experience with support functions for database platforms
Nice to Have
Prior federal government experience, Experience supporting scientific organizations, Experience supporting law enforcement communities, Experience in assessment of on-premises databases to cloud, Experience in evaluation of on-premises databases to cloud, Experience in migration of on-premises databases to cloud, Experience in assessment of client environment, Experience in evaluation of client environment, Experience in documentation of client environment, Experience with Data Warehousing, Experience with Analytic capabilities, Experience with Analytic solutions
What You'll Do.
Optimize TSQL queries
Maintain TSQL queries
Design stored procedures
Write stored procedures
Optimize stored procedures
Maintain stored procedures
Design database scripts
Write database scripts
Optimize database scripts
Maintain database scripts
Manage TSQL database performance
Monitor TSQL database performance
Seek performance improvements
Tune query performance
Create TSQL Server maintenance plans
Manage TSQL Server maintenance plans
Improve TSQL Server maintenance plans
Monitor TSQL statistics
Create backup schedules
Manage backup schedules
Improve backup schedules
Create restore schedules
Manage restore schedules
Improve restore schedules
Create replication schedules
Manage replication schedules
Improve replication schedules
Manage Windows server failover clusters
Monitor Windows server failover clusters
Manage cloud-based databases within AWS
Monitor cloud-based databases within AWS
Support database deployment
Support schema object deployment
Ensure database stability
Ensure optimal database performance
Ensure databases are secure
Adhere to industry standards
Analyze database issues
Troubleshoot database issues
Take actions to resolve issues
Measure database performance
Measure database utilization
Measure database growth
Plan database activities
Implement database activities
Perform database upgrades
Perform database patching
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as part of a team
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview): Are you ready to play crucial role in supporting cutting-edge technology for federal law enforcement and scientific organizations with IT services and support for hardware, IT systems, applications, and operational technologies that support mission critical operations? Spry Methods is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Database Administrator to support a strategic laboratory program in support of our DOJ FBI Client. The scope of this program is to enhance enterprise services and solutions to this FBI component, as part of an integrated evaluation, integration, strategy, design, implementation, and operational maintenance program. This position is located in Quantico, VA. This position is responsible for administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining databases. The ideal candidate will have experience in various database technologies and have a strong understanding of on-premises solutions such as Microsoft SQL Server and cloud-based database solutions within AWS. Additionally, the successful candidate will be an active contributor to our database operations and use technology to continuously improve the team's performance. ## What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities) Design, write, optimize, and maintain complex TSQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database scrips to support business applications and reporting needs. Manage and monitor the performance of TSQL databases, seeking improvements through performance and query tuning Create, manage, and continually improve TSQL Server maintenance plans through monitoring of queries, indexes, and TSQL statistics Create, manage, maintain, and improve backup, restore, and replication schedules driven by end user events and processes Manage and monitor Windows server failover clusters When required, manage and monitor the performance of cloud-based databases within AWS. Support the deployment of new databases and schema objects
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