SQL Server Database Administrator - DoD Contract

SQL Server Database Administrator - DoD Contract Position Title: Database Administrator – DoD Contract Location: Primarily remote, with potential occasional on‑site work at Arlington, VA Employer: SnapIT Solutions, LLC Summary The Database Administrator is responsible for the health, performance, security, and compliance of Microsoft SQL Server environment, supporting survey data collection, aggregation, reporting, and regulatory documentation. Key Responsibilities Administer SQL Server databases, including configuration, monitoring, backups, restores, indexing, and performance tuning. Ensure data integrity, availability, and security in alignment with Army and DoD regulations, including appropriate handling of survey data and any associated PII. Support routine database management activities, including maintenance tasks, schema updates, and optimization of queries and reports. Collaborate with DPRR and SnapIT’s program and knowledge‑management staff to support institutional approvals and compliance documentation (e.g., ARMD, OMB, IRB, AHRPO submissions). Provide technical inputs for compliance reports and monthly status reports, documenting database management actions and any relevant approvals or changes. Work with the Software Engineer to design and implement data structures, reporting views, and performance‑efficient access patterns for BH Pulse. Maintain configuration‑management documentation related to database structures, connections, and integration points. Participate in risk and incident response processes for any suspected data issues, security concerns, or performance degradations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 6+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016–2019 or later) in production environments, including cluster deployment and SSIS package management. Experience administering databases in DoD environments, with strong understanding of security, audit, and data‑protection requirements. Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, index strategies, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with reporting tools and methods for generating analytical outputs from relational databases. Strong documentation skills for database configurations, procedures, and changes. Preferred Experience supporting survey or analytics platforms with high data volumes and complex reporting needs. Familiarity with NIST, DoD, and Army data security/IA frameworks relevant to system operations. Prior involvement in supporting compliance documentation or ATO‑related processes for federal systems. Department Technology Services Remote status Fully Remote Workplace & Culture SnapIT Solutions has a fast paced but startup culture with a supportive environment. Our employees are challenged to do the best they can to sharpen the skills and given opportunity to be trained and grow on the job. Every new hire is paired with a senior technology expert in the area and mentored on the job for quick learning curve. Overland Park, KS About SnapIT Solutions SnapIT Solutions, an innovative technology solutions company with capabilities in IT Managed Services, Data Analytics, IT Security, Cloud, DevOps and has the technical expertise in disruptive technologies such as Blockchain, AI, 3D Photogrammetry and AR/VR. SnapIT was founded in 2015 with a mission to Empower Communities and Create Opportunities in technology and engineering. SnapIT’s IT Industry experts and accredited professionals also provide IT Trainings to help upskill and develop tech workforce.