About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform routine database administration tasks: maintenance, backups, recovery testing, and replication management.
• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and related RDBMS systems to ensure reliability and peak performance.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, optimize queries, and assist with performance tuning.
• Write, review, and maintain queries, stored procedures, and data import/export routines for internal applications and integrations.
• Manage database security and user access controls in accordance with DoD and client policies.
• Develop and maintain data models, data dictionaries, and technical documentation.
• Assist with disaster recovery planning and perform periodic recovery tests.
• Diagnose and resolve production and application development issues related to the database management system.
• Collaborate with project teams to define data outputs and implement logical and physical database designs.
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and user-facing documentation or training materials as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support production applications and respond to critical incidents.
• Execute database upgrade plans and support change-control processes.

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What We’re Looking For

• Active DoD Secret clearance required at time of hire — candidates without an active Secret clearance will not be considered.
• Entry-level to early-career database administrators:
  • Typical background: BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science, IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience range acceptable: 0–2 years with degree, or up to 4 years of relevant experience if no degree.
• Required technical knowledge and certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) or equivalent RDBMS certification.
  • Plus one of: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, GSEC, or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
• Core technical skills:
  • Hands-on with SQL Server administration, monitoring, backup/recovery, and security hardening.
  • Ability to write and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures.
  • Familiarity with database backup/restore, replication, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Basic scripting or automation experience for routine database tasks is a plus.
• Soft skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Clear communicator comfortable working with technical teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage individual projects and collaborate within a team.

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Preferred & Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Azure data services or cloud-hosted RDBMS.
• Familiarity with database performance analysis tools and query profilers.
• Exposure to DoD or federal contracting environments and associated compliance processes.
• Additional certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, CISSP, or related credentials.

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Work Environment & Location

• 100% on-site role located in Fry, AZ (Fort Huachuca area). Remote work is not permitted for this position.
• On-call duties required to support production systems.
• You will be employed directly by a confidential client operating in the IT industry and working on mission-focused programs.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation details were not provided in the source listing. The confidential client will share salary and benefits information with candidates during the hiring process or on offer.
• Benefits and leave policies will be described by the client during recruitment and onboarding.

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Notes on Fair Hiring

• Careertakes acts as the third-party recruiting platform supporting this search. Confidential client evaluates candidates and makes final hiring decisions.
• Candidates may be screened using resume review and other tools; assessments will not replace human decision-making.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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