Database Administrator (Secret) - Military veterans preferred

Position Title: Database Administrator
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: No – Not available for this position
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Work Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday
Travel: Up to 10% of the time

Position Summary:
Aegis Aerospace is currently seeking a Database Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the IRES contract at Redstone Arsenal. This role is responsible for the operation, performance, and reliability of enterprise database systems supporting mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:
The candidate will:

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems within the MDA enterprise environment.
• Develop and maintain database policies, standard operating procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including fine-tuning and indexing.
• Design and implement database backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Conduct regular capacity, availability, and integrity audits.
• Collaborate with application developers, architects, and business owners to define and meet system requirements.
• Participate in IT and business projects to identify and implement database technology solutions.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new database technologies into the enterprise architecture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have 6 or more years of experience designing and implementing database structures, automating DBA tasks, or working with data modeling and schema design
• Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, an appropriate computing environment certification (e.g., Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Azure)
• Must have, or obtain within 3 months of start date, a current DoD 8570 Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2019 or higher
• Experience with SQL Server clustering, performance tuning, and monitoring
• Experience with SQL Server backup and recovery operations
• Knowledge of relational DBMS architecture and design
• Experience working with cloud-based databases in Azure or AWS

Compensation:
Salary Range: $118,000.00 – $128,000.00 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.

Application Instructions:
Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered.

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. With more than 30 years of experience, our mission is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in defending national security, advancing exploration, and pioneering innovation. Our team includes some of the brightest minds in aerospace, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in space operations, simulation, and engineering.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, please visit our website: http://www.AegisAero.com

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability

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