Senior Database Administrator

Make a difference in the lives of others with ITility. ITility is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support the Defense Logistics Agency program. This is a remote position working on eastern time.

This position is a part of a proposal, and we are looking to identify Key Personnel by November 1st, but that date is subject to change.

At ITility, we help our customers command the future by thinking beyond perceived limits to create new, unexpected ways to protect and defend our nation. We inspire and empower people to create significant solutions that secure what matters to our customers and communities, here and around the globe.

We Value:

• The Drive to Perform Beyond Perceived Limits.
• The Desire to Find Significance in All We Do.
• The Passion and Compassion That Powers Both

Responsibilities:

The Senior DBA administers, secures and tunes the SQL Server databases behind DLA applications. The Sr. keeps data available and protected, and leads database work through patching, upgrades and incidents.

• Install, configure, upgrade and patch Microsoft SQL Server instances and databases
• Monitor and tune performance; write and optimize queries, stored procedures and jobs
• Run backup, recovery and high-availability operations and test restores
• Apply database security controls, STIGs and access management; support audits and remediation
• Support schema changes and data fixes for application releases
• Work across operating systems and supporting scripting or programming languages

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Five (5) years of progressive experience with database query languages such as Oracle, PL SQL, SQL Server, and MS Access
• Three (3) years of hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems, including capability to work on various operating systems and additional programming languages
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification, Category IAT Level II (for example Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC or SSCP)
• One computing environment certification: Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate, MCSA: SQL 2012 Database Administration, MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration, or Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate. Prefer the two Azure certifications
• Available to start on 4 January 2027 and willing to sign a Letter of Commitment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience administering SQL Server for DLA or other DoD systems
• Hands-on Oracle experience in addition to SQL Server

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform computer-based work using standard office equipment.
• Requires frequent verbal communication, active listening, and visual acuity to perform job responsibilities effectively.
• Must follow site-specific safety, security, and dress standards.

ITility is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ITility is committed to providing a work environment that is non-discriminatory, harassment free, fair, ethical and inclusive. ITility is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

ITility strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination. This policy covers conduct occurring at ITility’s offices, client sites, other locations where ITility is providing services, and to all work-related activities.