SQL Server Database Administrator / Developer

About the role

Amentum, NASA's largest engineering solutions provider, is looking for a SQL Server Database Administrator / Developer to own the health, performance and availability of its SQL Server environment and the Windows servers that host it. The role covers maintenance, performance tuning, reporting and data synchronization, and is open to candidates at any level for which the position has been advertised.

Key responsibilities

• Perform proactive server and database maintenance: patching, backups, restore testing, integrity checks, index maintenance, statistics updates and transaction log management.
• Monitor server and database performance and resolve issues before they affect users.
• Tune performance by analyzing execution plans, designing and maintaining indexes, and optimizing queries and stored procedures.
• Design, write and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views and functions for applications and reporting.
• Build, schedule and maintain data synchronization jobs between corporate databases and local systems using SQL Agent, SSIS or similar tools, with monitoring and failure alerting.
• Develop, deploy and maintain SSRS reports and support business users' reporting needs.
• Work with application developers to design efficient database schemas and data access patterns for .NET applications.
• Maintain database security (logins, roles, permissions) and backup, recovery and disaster recovery procedures, and document runbooks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience administering and developing in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proven experience with routine database maintenance, including backup and recovery, transaction log management and index/statistics maintenance.
• Experience building and supporting data integration and sync jobs with SQL Agent and/or SSIS, and maintaining SSRS reports.
• Basic understanding of .NET application development and database interaction (connection handling, Entity Framework or ADO.NET, parameterized queries).
• Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation; proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required.

Required skills

• Strong T-SQL, including complex queries, stored procedures and performance tuning with execution plans.
• Solid understanding of indexing strategy (clustered, non-clustered, covering indexes, fragmentation).
• Windows Server administration for hosting SQL Server.
• Preferred: PowerShell or dbatools, Power BI, AI tools for query writing, and experience in aerospace, government contracting or NASA/DoD environments.

What we offer

• Salary starting at $83,700, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, pet insurance and disability and life insurance.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable, onsite cafeteria, and career growth opportunities.