Senior Database Administrator II

divh2Senior Database Administrator / h2pContact Government Services is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to assist with administering all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the governments most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. / ppSkills and attributes for success : / pulliAdministering Microsoft SQL Server including replication, backup / restore procedures, capacity planning, reporting services, analysis services, and integration services. / liliMigrating databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016. / liliProviding all aspects of basic systems administration support including planning, execution, testing, installations, and configurations of new hardware and software. / liliRecommending / implementing solutions for SQL performance monitoring and tuning. / liliImplement, deploy, and / or support Microsoft Technologies such as Visual Studio Framework, VB.NET, ASP.NET and Web Services. / liliSupport visualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, creating and configuring virtual machines. / liliPerforming back ups of the web, application, and database servers according to MPA policies and procedures. This hall includes daily incremental backups and full weekly backups of all volumes of servers. / liliPerforming database activities such as monitoring, space management, and support, as well as extended hours of support for database systems when required. / li / ulpQualifications : / pulliMinimum 5 years relevant experience related directly to SQL Server Database Administration. / liliAbility to handle multiple assignments concurrently. / liliExperience with visualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. / liliExperience and knowledge related to source / change control, bug tracking, SDLC, and integration of relational databases. / liliAbility to appropriately handle confidential and / or sensitive materials. / liliComfort with and willingness to work in groups and individually on both large and small projects. / liliAbility to document, explain, and present any task related to decisions and processes. / li / ulpIdeally, you will also have : / pulliExperience implementing and maintaining data warehouses. / liliExperience with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL. / liliExperience with working in cloud environments such as Azure and / or AWS. / liliPrior professional services or federal consulting experience. / li / ulpContact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, weve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, weve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. / pp- Health, Dental, and Vision / pp- Life Insurance / pp- 401k / pp- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) / pp- Paid Time Off and Observance of State / Federal Holidays / ppContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. / p / div