Tantus Technologies, Inc.
Sr. SQL Server Database Administrator
Tantus Technologies, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Title:
Sr. SQL Server Database Administrator City:
Washington, DC Country:
US Type:
Regular Full-Time # of Openings:
1 Company Name:
NIH-OCIO-NICHD
Overview:
In anticipation of a contract award, Tantus Technologies, Inc. (Tantus) - recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace - is looking for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator. *Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder eligible to obtain a Public Trust.*
What Youll do:
Administer and maintain SQL Server databases across production, test, and development environments, both on-premises and in Azure cloud.
Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of SQL Server instances in clustered and standalone environments.
Implement and manage Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), backups, recovery procedures, and failover cluster configurations to ensure database availability and compliance.
Conduct daily health checks of SQL Server instances, ensuring high performance, stability, and security.
Support application-related database deployments, refreshes, and release management activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve database performance, connectivity, and security issues.
Develop, optimize, and maintain stored procedures, functions, views, and complex T-SQL queries.
Support integration between SQL Server databases and external systems (Oracle, COTS, NIH enterprise systems).
Monitor and maintain SQL Server jobs, scheduled tasks, and automated maintenance plans.
Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to support database-related project activities.
Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), database documentation, and change logs.
Ensure compliance with federal IT security standards, including FISMA, Section 508, and NIH/NICHD policies.
Required knowledge and skills
With more than 5 years of experience in conducting SQL Server database administration Extensive experience in administering SQL Server database in standalone and clustered architecture on Windows on premise and in cloud environments. Extensive experience in SQL Server backup/recovery, configure failover cluster, setup jobs and monitoring Strong T SQL, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills Experience with SQL Server reporting services, integration services, and analysis services. Experiences with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022, SQL Server on Windows, and MySQL on Ubuntu are preferred
Abilities
Database Administration Expertise – Skilled in managing SQL Server environments on-premises and in Azure, including installation, configuration, clustering, patching, and upgrades.
Performance & Security Management – Proficient in query optimization, performance tuning, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), backup/recovery, and compliance with FISMA, NIST, and NIH security standards.
Cross-Platform Integration – Ability to support integrations between SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and NIH enterprise systems, ensuring seamless data accessibility and reporting.
Collaboration & Documentation – Strong capability to partner with developers, system engineers, and stakeholders while authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining detailed technical documentation.
Nice to haves
-
Salary Range:
The target salary is $125,000/year. The salary range for this position reflects a variety of factors that influence compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Sr. SQL Server Database Administrator City:
Washington, DC Country:
US Type:
Regular Full-Time # of Openings:
1 Company Name:
NIH-OCIO-NICHD
Overview:
In anticipation of a contract award, Tantus Technologies, Inc. (Tantus) - recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace - is looking for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator. *Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder eligible to obtain a Public Trust.*
What Youll do:
Administer and maintain SQL Server databases across production, test, and development environments, both on-premises and in Azure cloud.
Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of SQL Server instances in clustered and standalone environments.
Implement and manage Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), backups, recovery procedures, and failover cluster configurations to ensure database availability and compliance.
Conduct daily health checks of SQL Server instances, ensuring high performance, stability, and security.
Support application-related database deployments, refreshes, and release management activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve database performance, connectivity, and security issues.
Develop, optimize, and maintain stored procedures, functions, views, and complex T-SQL queries.
Support integration between SQL Server databases and external systems (Oracle, COTS, NIH enterprise systems).
Monitor and maintain SQL Server jobs, scheduled tasks, and automated maintenance plans.
Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to support database-related project activities.
Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), database documentation, and change logs.
Ensure compliance with federal IT security standards, including FISMA, Section 508, and NIH/NICHD policies.
Required knowledge and skills
With more than 5 years of experience in conducting SQL Server database administration Extensive experience in administering SQL Server database in standalone and clustered architecture on Windows on premise and in cloud environments. Extensive experience in SQL Server backup/recovery, configure failover cluster, setup jobs and monitoring Strong T SQL, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills Experience with SQL Server reporting services, integration services, and analysis services. Experiences with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022, SQL Server on Windows, and MySQL on Ubuntu are preferred
Abilities
Database Administration Expertise – Skilled in managing SQL Server environments on-premises and in Azure, including installation, configuration, clustering, patching, and upgrades.
Performance & Security Management – Proficient in query optimization, performance tuning, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), backup/recovery, and compliance with FISMA, NIST, and NIH security standards.
Cross-Platform Integration – Ability to support integrations between SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and NIH enterprise systems, ensuring seamless data accessibility and reporting.
Collaboration & Documentation – Strong capability to partner with developers, system engineers, and stakeholders while authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining detailed technical documentation.
Nice to haves
-
Salary Range:
The target salary is $125,000/year. The salary range for this position reflects a variety of factors that influence compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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