Database Administrator (Senior-Level)

Location: Onsite at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, United States; non-remote. A relocation incentive is available.

Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global delivers IT infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, virtualization, cloud, and mobility services to government clients supporting critical missions.

What you will do

• Administer, secure, monitor, and optimize enterprise SQL Server and database environments for mission-critical applications.
• Implement database patching, upgrades, configuration management, vulnerability remediation, DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and security best practices.
• Manage performance tuning, capacity and availability monitoring, backup and restoration, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Support cloud migration, database modernization, application integration, testing, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Develop database documentation, SOPs, and technical knowledge resources while supporting audit readiness and security assessments.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to resolve database and application issues.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one is required.
• At least five years of experience administering and supporting enterprise database environments.
• Microsoft SQL Server administration experience, including database security, backup and recovery, and performance optimization.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent, is required.
• Microsoft SQL certifications equivalent to Exams 70-461, 70-462, and 70-463, or comparable database administration experience.
• Experience with database patching, cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability remediation, enterprise applications, database integrations, and mission-critical business systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining database documentation, operational procedures, and technical artifacts.
• Baseline certification is required within six months of hire if not already obtained.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or AWS Certified Database – Specialty.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Experience with VMware, Linux, virtualized enterprise environments, cloud database administration, cloud migration, and modernization.
• Experience with ACAS, Nessus, Retina, or similar vulnerability management platforms.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense environments and mission-critical enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, problem-solving, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time Monday–Friday employment supporting government and Army aviation modernization missions.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits, certification reimbursement, referral bonuses, and a relocation incentive program.
• The position is contingent on government contract award, funding availability, contract negotiations, and customer approval; interviews may occur before award.
• Employment is subject to applicable contract requirements and successful completion of required conditions.