SQL Database Administrator Job in Gunpowder, Maryland US

SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator Print E-mail Why Work for TEKsystems With 5,500 clients and over 70,000 consultants deployed annually, we offer our IT consultants a bigger network and better opportunities. Through our proprietary Consultant Placement Process, we also provide personalized career services, placing you in the positions you want and keeping you consistently employed in roles that advance your career. Job Description Job Classification: Contract TEKsystems is looking for a strong SQL Server DBA to team with a local integrator to support a specific Army application. This person will be the sole SQL Server DBA on this program and will be tasked with all setup, configuration, maintanence and patch work on SQL Server 2008. They will also be tasked with doing IA/security activities to ensure all aspects on the work is protected. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. This is a contract to hire position. Top skills: 1. 5-7 Years SQL Server Administration experience in an enterprise environment 2. 5-7 Years of setup, installation AND configuration of SQL Server databases in a Gov't setting 3. Security+ AND MCITP-SQL Server 2008 Administrator certification Responsibilities: - Monitor database performance and identify areas for optimization - Coordinate with the system administrator to configure the SQL Server databases and to partition the SAN appropriately - Develop and implement standard operating procedures for maintenance and input these procedures in the PSI-CoE knowledge management database - Support testing and installation of SQL Server patches - Work with developers and operations and maintenance personnel to ensure that patches from the Department of Defense Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (DoD IAVM) program to ensure minimal system disruption - Support incident response policies and procedures, to include reporting and resolution Join TEKsystems ® and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V Requirements SQL DBA, SQL Server 2008, Security+, MCITP, Secret Clearance