Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL)
Job Overview
cFocus Software is seeking a Subject Matter Expert III (Database Administrator – Microsoft SQL) to support the Security Tools and Infrastructure Modernization (STIM) contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).The SME III will provide mid- to senior-level expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and compliance in support of enterprise-scale environments.
Responsibilities
- Administer Microsoft SQL Server databases including installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
- Perform database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
- Implement and manage High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions including Always On, clustering, and log shipping.
- Support database backup, recovery, and storage management strategies.
- Develop and enforce database security and auditing policies in compliance with federal requirements.
- Support integration of databases with enterprise applications and analytics platforms.
- Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database issues.
- Create and maintain database documentation, SOPs, and schema diagrams.
Required Experience
- 8+ years of database administration and engineering experience.
- Proven expertise in SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) administration and optimization.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale database clusters and instances.
- Knowledge of DISA STIGs for SQL Server and federal compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP).
- Experience collaborating with developers and application teams to support enterprise systems.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification required.
- MCSE: Data Management and Analytics certification (legacy) acceptable.
- Additional certifications such as Security+ or cloud database management certifications are desirable.
Clearance Requirement
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate to High-Risk) clearance
