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Senior Database Administrator

ABOUT US:

Soliel is an innovative, premium engineering company specializing in providing Enterprise Architecture, Network Design, Engineering, and Operations Support, Software Design and Development, Data Center Design, Deployment and Migration, and Systems Engineering services for both public and private sectors. Our Federal systems integration team manages the complexity inherent with technology change, from requirements planning to architecture, testing to deployment, and beyond. We also offer a complete range of industry-leading services, including architecture, systems development, information assurance, solution and platform integration, and program management, functional, and testing services. Over the years, Soliel's team of technical experts has consistently delivered outstanding innovative solutions and services that meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.

LOCATION: Ft. Eustis / Hybrid

START DATE: March 2026

CLEARANCE: Secret or Top Secret

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage, monitor, and optimize mission-critical database systems in Azure SQL Managed Instance and SQL Server environments. This role ensures high availability, performance, security, and compliance across all database platforms. You will work closely with the Lead Data Architect to maintain database stability, support ETL processes, and enforce security policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure SQL Managed Instances and SQL Server, ensuring 24/7 availability for mission-critical workloads.
• Design and implement backup/recovery strategies, disaster-recovery plans, and database version upgrades.
• Conduct performance tuning, index optimization, and query optimization, using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and SQL Server DMVs.
• Enforce role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and auditing to meet NIST, RMF, and DoD STIG requirements.
• Develop and manage Azure Data Factory pipelines, triggers, and linked services for seamless data import/export operations.
• Collaborate with the Lead Architect to align database design with the data-warehouse strategy.
• Support application teams with schema changes, stored procedures, and performance issues.
• Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines, automating routine tasks with PowerShell, ARM templates, or Terraform.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, Science, or IT.
• 5+ years of experience as a database administrator, with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL.
• Proven experience with database performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, backup and recovery solutions.
• Experience with Azure security tools (Key Vault, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Policy).
• Strong scripting skills (T-SQL, PowerShell, Bash).

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Certification in Microsoft Azure Database Administration.
• Experience with automated database deployment and DevOps pipelines.
• Knowledge of database monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

COMPENSATION:

• Excellent compensation commensurate with experience in related field(s) and performance
• Major medical, dental, and vision
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

EEO/ AA/ NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Soliel, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Non-Discriminatory Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veterans. To learn more, please visit www.solielcom.com