Database Administrator

Responsibilities Windows Server Administration

• Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments.

• Manage Active Directory services, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, Federation Services, and certificate services.

• Configure, monitor, and maintain Windows Server operating systems, ensuring optimal system performance and availability.

• Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments across multiple security domains.

• Perform server installations, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities.

• Develop and maintain server hardening standards in accordance with federal cybersecurity requirements.

• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced operating system, network, and application issues.

• Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

Database Administration

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and other enterprise database platforms as required.

• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize system efficiency.

• Develop and execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.

• Perform database security administration, including user access controls, permissions management, and auditing.

• Conduct database migrations, upgrades, and patch management activities.

• Monitor database health and proactively mitigate performance and availability risks.

• Ensure database environments comply with applicable security and governance requirements.

Infrastructure & Security Management

• Support enterprise virtualization environments utilizing VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies.

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls consistent with NIST, DoD, DOE, and federal security requirements.

• Perform vulnerability remediation, security hardening, and compliance reporting activities.

• Manage system monitoring tools and perform root cause analysis on infrastructure events.

• Support incident response, forensic investigations, and system recovery efforts when necessary.

• Maintain secure system configurations and documentation for classified and sensitive environments.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a senior technical advisor for infrastructure modernization and optimization initiatives.

• Lead system deployments, upgrades, migrations, and integration efforts.

• Develop architecture recommendations and strategic infrastructure roadmaps.

• Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance to project teams.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, application, and engineering teams to ensure mission success.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams.

Qualifications • Ability to hold and maintain an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and DOE Q Clearance at time of hire.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure support.

• Minimum of 5 years of database administration experience supporting enterprise-class environments.

• Expert-level knowledge of:

• Microsoft Windows Server

• Active Directory

• Group Policy

• DNS/DHCP

• Microsoft SQL Server

• PowerShell scripting

• Enterprise backup and recovery solutions

• Experience supporting secure government, defense, national security, or energy-sector environments.

• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and security hardening practices.

• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system, database, and infrastructure issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), or other federal agencies.

• Experience operating in classified computing environments.

• Experience with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure Government or hybrid architectures.

• Knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN), enterprise storage platforms, and high-availability solutions.

• Experience with configuration management and automation tools.

• Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and federal compliance frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Certification

• CompTIA Security+

• CISSP

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

• ITIL Foundation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced systems administration expertise

• Advanced database administration skills

• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting capabilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently within highly secure environments

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders