Job Description
Qualifications
Although the position is remote, candidate must be able to travel to the VA’s Network Operations Center (NOC) in Martinsburg, WV occasionally
Bachelor's with 0 - 2 years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills And Experience
Experience Installing, configuring, hardening, patching, upgrading, and administering MSSQL 2016/201+/2026 SQL instances
Experience with MSSQL backup and recovery, troubleshooting, performance monitoring/tuning, and administration
Experience writing and optimizing TSQL
Experience configuring Transparent Data Encryption within MSSQL
Experience with the installation, configuration, and administration of MSSQL Reporting Services
Experience creating, deploying, and debugging Integration Services packages
Experience hardening MSSQL, specifically interpreting and implementing DISA/FISMA/Government Best Practices Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Possess good communication and writing skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Motivated, self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Database administration experience with SQL 201+ and 2026
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Benefits
Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors
Posted Salary Range: USD $53,770.00 - USD $86,030.00 /Yr
Responsibilities
Seeking an intermediate MSSQL Database Administrator for third-shift, full time, remote work (M-F, 11:30 PM EST – 8:00 AM EST) working for Government CIO and the VA’s Network Operations Center (NOC), Remote Access and Solutions Integration (RASI) Team
Install, configure, harden, patch, upgrade, and administer development, user acceptance, and production MSSQL 2016/201+/2026 SQL instances
Performance monitoring and tuning, troubleshooting, capacity planning, database backup and recovery, and query optimization/tuning
Configure and maintain SQL Agent jobs and SSIS packages
Create/maintain SQL logins, database users, and associated permissions
Create and modify stored procedures, triggers, and policies
Prepare Power Shell scripts to automate SQL administration tasks
Harden SQL instances per DISA/FISMA/Government Best Practices Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Implement Transparent Data Encryption and Secure Socket Layer Encryption within MSSQL
Create/Update SOPs and system documentation
Willingness to provide 24x7 on-call support one week out of every five weeks
Job description
Overview
Seeking an intermediate MSSQL Database Administrator for third-shift, full time, remote work (M-F, 11:30 PM EST – 8:00 AM EST) working for Government CIO and the VA’s Network Operations Center (NOC), Remote Access and Solutions Integration (RASI) Team. Although the position is remote, candidate must be able to travel to the VA’s Network Operations Center (NOC) in Martinsburg, WV occasionally.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities/Duties:
• Install, configure, harden, patch, upgrade, and administer development, user acceptance, and production MSSQL 2016/201+/2026 SQL instances.
• Performance monitoring and tuning, troubleshooting, capacity planning, database backup and recovery, and query optimization/tuning.
• Configure and maintain SQL Agent jobs and SSIS packages.
• Create/maintain SQL logins, database users, and associated permissions.
• Create and modify stored procedures, triggers, and policies.
• Prepare Power Shell scripts to automate SQL administration tasks.
• Harden SQL instances per DISA/FISMA/Government Best Practices Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Implement Transparent Data Encryption and Secure Socket Layer Encryption within MSSQL.
• Create/Update SOPs and system documentation.
• Willingness to provide 24x7 on-call support one week out of every five weeks.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Bachelor's with 0 - 2 years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills And Experience
• Experience Installing, configuring, hardening, patching, upgrading, and administering MSSQL 2016/201+/2026 SQL instances.
• Experience with MSSQL backup and recovery, troubleshooting, performance monitoring/tuning, and administration.
• Experience writing and optimizing TSQL.
• Experience configuring Transparent Data Encryption within MSSQL.
• Experience with the installation, configuration, and administration of MSSQL Reporting Services.
• Experience creating, deploying, and debugging Integration Services packages.
• Experience hardening MSSQL, specifically interpreting and implementing DISA/FISMA/Government Best Practices Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Possess good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Motivated, self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Database administration experience with SQL 201+ and 2026
Preferred Skills And Experience
• Experience with MSSQL Always on Availability Groups.
Clearance Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Company Overview
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
Posted Pay Range
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Posted Salary Range: USD $53,770.00 - USD $86,030.00 /Yr.
