Empower, Innovate, Impact!
At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!
A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans.
That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.We are seeking an experienced MS SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize mission-critical databases in support of federal health agencies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL Server administration, high-availability configurations, and performance optimization, along with a strong commitment to safeguarding sensitive health data and ensuring compliance with federal security and privacy requirements.In this role, you will support database infrastructure for large-scale federal health IT systems, working closely with stakeholders to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security in both on-premise and cloud environments.
This is a hybrid role based in Rockville, MD. The ability to obtain and retain a public trust level 4 is required for consideration.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Administration: Administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases in standalone and clustered architectures on Windows, both on-premise and in cloud environments.
- High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Configure and maintain failover clusters, backup/recovery strategies, and database replication to ensure 24/7 availability.
- Performance Optimization: Conduct T-SQL query tuning, index optimization, and system performance monitoring for high-volume health data systems.
- Business Intelligence Services: Manage and enhance SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), and Analysis Services (SSAS) to support analytics, reporting, and ETL processes for federal health programs.
- Security & Compliance: Implement database security measures in compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, and other federal health IT regulations.
- Job Scheduling & Monitoring: Automate and monitor database jobs to maintain operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Collaboration: Partner with development, operations, and federal health stakeholders to ensure database solutions align with agency missions and data governance standards.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of SQL Server database administration experience.
- Proven expertise in SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 in both standalone and clustered environments.
- Strong T-SQL skills, with a focus on performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Experience with SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS for reporting, integration, and analytics.
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server backup/recovery and failover cluster configuration.
- Experience working with federal health agencies or within regulated healthcare IT environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SQL Server on Windows and MySQL on Ubuntu.
- Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions (AWS, Azure, or OCI) for federal workloads.
- Prior work supporting agencies such as NIH, CDC, CMS, FDA, or HHS.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $135,000 – $145,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Benefits: A-TEK offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and recognized federal holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to leverage your SQL Server expertise to directly support critical public health missions, ensuring database systems remain secure, reliable, and high-performing. You will be part of a team committed to improving health outcomes through innovative technology solutions in the federal space
A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.
