SQL Database Administrator

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

The SQL Database Administrator IV is responsible for developing and enforcing security best practices; managing and maintaining SQL Server databases; implementing and managing database backup and recovery strategies; collaborating with development teams to support database related tasks; performing database performance tuning and optimization. This position requires US Citizenship and is US Remote Telework.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and enforce security best practices for Amentum to include industry standards such as encryption, role-based access control and compliance auditing.

• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and system resource management.

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability.

• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Plan and execute database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.

• Implement security measures, including encryption, authentication, and auditing to protect data.

• Serve as DBMS subject matter expert on team with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support application development and troubleshooting.

• Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,  Skills & Abilities:

• Expertise in SQL Server (2017/2019/2022) installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization.

• Experience with Always-On Availability Groups, Clustering, and Replication.

• Hands-on experience in database backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning.

• Proficiency in SQL Server Profiler, Performance Monitor, and Extended Events.

• Knowledge of SSIS and SSRS

• Understanding and experience of cloud-based databases (Azure, etc.) is a plus.

• Proficient in completing daily assignments and project activities with great attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, good judgment, and an ability to act decisively.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and business analysts, to implement and troubleshoot database solutions that meet organizational needs.

• Ability to foster effective communication and teamwork within diverse technical environments to deliver high-quality results.

Experience & Education:

• Typically 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Two years of experience can be substituted for each year of a college degree.

• Experience with Windows operating system a plus

• Experience with VMWare a plus

• Experience with Postgres and MySQL a plus

• US Citizenship is required

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Extended hours of computer use.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.