SQL Database Administrator

Job Listing ID:

4477417

Job Title:

SQL Database Administrator Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/22/2026

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

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. Serve as a SQL Database Administrator , responsible for managing and maintaining SQL Server databases, implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies, collaborate with development teams to support database related tasks, perform database performance tuning and optimization. This position requires US Citizenship and is US Remote Telework. Principal Accountabilities Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability. Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and system resource management. 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. Work closely 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 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. Experience & Education Typically 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production environment. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 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:

$105k-$132k 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.

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Job Classification:

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