Senior SQL Database Administrator (Hybrid)

Description

Company Description

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.

This position is for a near-term opportunity.

Position Summary

• Join our dynamic team as a Senior SQL Database Administrator, where you will play a vital role in managing and supporting SQL Server databases that are essential to the operations of the USCP Enterprise Applications Management Division. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical environment, ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and availability of vital data systems in a highly sensitive law enforcement setting.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
• Perform routine and advanced database administration tasks, including backup and recovery, failover, clustering, and disaster recovery planning.
• Conduct performance monitoring and tuning activities to ensure optimal query execution, resource utilization, and overall database health.
• Work with application development and business teams to design and implement data models, schemas, and stored procedures that support EAMD solutions.
• Implement and enforce database security policies, roles, and permissions consistent with USCP security and privacy requirements.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues impacting applications and services and drive root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and standards and participate in cross-training and knowledge transfer.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

• General Experience: At least 7 years of professional database administration experience.
• Specialized Experience: Minimum of 5 years administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise production environments.
• Local to the D.C. area

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server architecture, configuration, and management.
• Strong experience with backup/restore strategies, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proficiency in performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments and integration of SQL Server with enterprise applications.
• Understanding of data security, encryption, access control, and audit requirements in a federal context.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Certifications: (If Required)

• Microsoft SQL Server or Azure data-related certifications preferred but not required.

Security Clearance:

• Ability to successfully pass USCP criminal history check, fingerprinting, and badging requirements and adhere to all USCP data protection and confidentiality obligations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting databases for law enforcement or other public safety organizations.
• Familiarity with Azure SQL Managed Instance or other cloud-based database services.
• Experience with DevOps practices related to database deployment and version control.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for explaining complex database issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site at USCP facilities in Washington, DC, with hybrid work; full on-site during acclimation followed by a minimum of 2 days per week on-site and up to 3 days telework, subject to USCP direction.
• Schedule: Full-time; normal business hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional off-hours and weekend support for deployments, special events, and maintenance windows.

Citizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Program

Additional information

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and, in return, receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.