Job Title: SQL Database Administrator 2
Location: Richmond, VA(3 days onsite/week)
Duration: 2 months Contract
Job Description: About the role: - Deploy TDE across all non-Cardinal databases to ensure encryption at rest.
- Configure and maintain TDE settings, keys, and certificates in line with security policies.
- Ensure minimal disruption during the encryption process while maintaining system availability.
- Implement and enforce best practices for database administration, focusing on performance, security, and availability.
- Optimize database performance through efficient configuration, monitoring, and tuning.
- Maintain database security by managing access controls, auditing, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Address and resolve audit findings related to database security and operations, specifically those raised in audits.
- Assist in creating and updating documentation to ensure continuous compliance with audit standards.
Skills: - Experience as a SQL DBA.
- In-depth knowledge of TDE (Transparent Database Encryption) setup and management.
- Familiarity with database security concepts (e.g., user authentication, encryption, auditing).
- Experience with backup and recovery technologies for databases.
- Understanding of database performance tuning and capacity planning.
- Proficient in PowerShell, or equivalent scripting languages for automation.
- Hands-on experience with database monitoring tools.
Desired: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent database administrator certifications.