Lead Database Administrator with Security Clearance

Description Job Title: Lead Database Administrator Location: Fairfax, VA
Clearance Required: Secret Plateau GRP is seeking a highly experienced Lead Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, and maintain high-availability database systems in support of U.S. Army mission-critical applications. The successful candidate will provide subject matter expertise (SME) in Microsoft SQL Server 2016+, ensure traceability and transparency of database processes, and lead Business Intelligence (BI) initiatives using Microsoft's BI stack. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement high-availability database architectures with a focus on long-term scalability and performance optimization.
Lead the implementation and management of MS SQL Server 2016 High Availability configurations.
Maintain and enforce robust database logging and tracking processes, documenting all changes, tasks, backups, and anomalies with full traceability.
Perform capacity planning and tuning to ensure peak performance of all database components.
Lead cube development and Business Intelligence (BI) initiatives using: Microsoft Analysis Services Microsoft Reporting Services Conduct routine database maintenance, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and stakeholders to align database performance with application requirements and mission needs.
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with DoD and Army standards.
Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in database administration and architecture.
Subject matter expert-level proficiency with: Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and newer SQL Server High Availability features Microsoft BI Stack including Analysis Services (SSAS) and Reporting Services (SSRS) Strong experience with database monitoring, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
Proven ability to document and manage database changes with clear traceability.Required System Experience: Hands-on experience with at least one of the following U.S. Army systems: TAMIS SAAS-MOD GCSS-A / GCSS-MC OIS-MC Tactical FMSWeb AOS WebAmmo Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. Plateau is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are unable to sponsor at this time. Candidates applying for this job must be authorized to work for any employer in the US, independently. If you need an accommodation seeking employment with Plateau, please email . Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.