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.*
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.
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.
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