Database Administrator (SQL Certified) at Mks2technologies

Mks2technologies

Golden, CO·12h ago

Mid LevelFull-timeRust

Salary Range

$80,750 - $109,250 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator (SQL Server Certified) to provide full lifecycle SQL Server administration and sustainment support for the VA National Acquisition Center Contract Management (NAC CM) system. This role is critical to ensuring high availability, performance optimization, secure operations, and data integrity for a system supporting pharmaceutical pricing, sales reporting, and multi‑agency integrations.

Key Responsibilities

→Maintain and administer the SQL Server 2022 production environment
→Lead and execute the upgrade to SQL Server 2024
→Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain 10+ external system data feeds
→Ensure SLA compliance for database uptime and availability
→Conduct performance tuning, indexing, and capacity planning
→Apply security patches, updates, and vulnerability remediation
→Produce quarterly utilization reports and recommend enhancements
→Support ATO sustainment documentation and compliance activities

Requirements

✓Minimum 5 years of SQL Server database administration experience
✓Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
✓Microsoft SQL Server Certification (required)
✓Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
✓Additional Desired Skills
✓Experience supporting federal IT systems or regulated environments
✓Strong understanding of database security, auditing, and compliance
✓Familiarity with multi‑system integrations and data pipelines
✓Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills