Sr. SQL Database Administrator I (6893)

Title: Sr. SQL Database Administrator I (6893) Location: Washington, DC

As a Sr. SQL Database Administrator I, you’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team responsible for designing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing mission-critical database environments supporting senior levels of the federal government.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What you’ll do:

• Administer and optimize on-premises and cloud database systems through management of schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures to ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance for enterprise applications and services.
• Develop, execute, and refine SQL queries, scripts, and reporting logic to support data access, extraction, and analysis requirements. Support development of business intelligence reports and dashboards. primarily in Power Bl.
• Implement and enforce data retention and data governance policies and access controls by managing user roles and permissions, auditing, backups, and data quality standards and policies.
• Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence with your knowledge and skills, and use your creativity to provide innovative solutions that fit the customer’s needs.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 7-10 years of hands-on SQL Server administration and engineering experience.
• Experience with database automation and DevOps practices, including:
• PowerShell, dbatools, or similar SQL Server automation tools.
• Desired State Configuration (DSC) or comparable configuration management technologies.
• Experience managing code and deployments using GitLab, GitHub, or similar version control platforms.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar technologies.
• Strong experience with SQL Server high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security best practices.

SALARY RANGE: $138,000 - $184,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses