SQL Database Administrator 
Charleston, SC 
Minimum Secret Clearance to Start with Upgrade to Top Secret 

Position Description 
As a SQL Database Administrator you will play an integral role on the team and must be able to create, update, configure, manage and administer several Microsoft SQL Server environments. You will oversee the implementation, configuration, security, maintenance, and performance of SQL Server RDBMS systems, as well as ensuring the availability and performance of enterprise applications. You will maintain SQL Server database objects and perform database capacity planning, data modeling, data loads, troubleshooting, database backup and recovery and support onsite applications. You will create, edit and execute scripts to process data and perform software updates. You will be relied on to provide IT project management guidance/input and expertise for projects and special projects as needed. You will integrate DBMS(s) and data with existing application software, web sites, portals, storage devices or business applications as well as assisting and testing Disaster Recovery (DR) and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP).

Position Requirements and Duties
Manage SQL Server from development to mission-critical production systems
Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring system health and performance to ensure a high level of security and availability
Ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
Independently analyze and correct issues in real time, providing end-to-end resolution
Script automation
Manage database structures by monitoring and adjusting the internal structures (tuning) as required
Define, establish and perform regular database backups
Participate in the planning, designing, creating, installing, customization, upgrades and maintaining of databases to meet defined requirements
Perform upgrades of the database and software to new release levels
Document databases and deployed applications
Implement database security and create associated documentation
Ensure databases are compliant with applicable STIGS

Qualifications
US Citizen
At least 2 years of Microsoft SQL Server database administration experience

Desired Skills 
5 years of Microsoft SQL Server database administration experience 
Experience with MS SQL Server STIG implementation 
Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Experience with VMware vCenter v6.5 and later 
Experience with Microsoft Failover/SQL Server Clusters and AlwaysOn groups
Experience with SQL backup and recovery
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services
Previous Oracle database administration experience is a plus
VMware 6.5 and later experience
Windows system administration experience
Familiarity with DoD standards of security and STIG compliance
Familiarity with HBSS
Familiarity with SharePoint
Familiarity working in a classified space
Experience with Jira and Confluence

Certifications 
8570 IAT Level II Certification & DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification

Company Overview

Adapt Forward is a cybersecurity solutions provider for some of the nation’s most valuable information systems. Leveraging advanced threat assessment technology and experience in building high-level information security infrastructure, we develop adaptive solutions uniquely tailored to our customers’ business objectives to protect sensitive data against sophisticated threats in an increasingly complex security environment.

Summary of Benefits

• Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package, including Medical, dental, vision care, plus flexible spending accounts for health- and dependent-care are included in our standard benefits plan.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution is immediately available and vested
• Annual Training Budget to be used for conference attendance, school enrollment, certification programs, and associated travel expenses.
• Ten Federal Holidays, plus three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling/legal assistance and other employee well-being programs are also offered.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Adapt Forward is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, sexuality, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Adapt Forward promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.