Sr. Application SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Nationwide IT Services

Fairfax, VA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), Acceptance Testing, Application Servers, Background Investigation, Bookkeeping, Borland StarTeam, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Change Management, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Crystal Reports, Data Management, Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Programming, Documentation, Enterprise Applications, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), IBM Product Family, IBM Rational AppScan, Internet Application, Internet Security, JavaScript, LoadRunner, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft ADO (ActiveX Data Object), Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Microsoft Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, NIS (Network Information Service), Object Oriented Analysis (OOA), Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Production Control, Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, QuickTest Professional, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Risk, SAP BusinessObjects, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Scansoft Dragon Systems Speech Recognition Software, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Section 508, Security Analysis, Security Auditing, Security Patches, Server Maintenance, Server Support, Software Administration, Software Patches, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Traceability, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Validation Testing, Work From Home, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)

LOCATION

Fairfax, VA

POSTED

1 day ago

Sr. Application SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Remote
Clearance Requirement: Must have an IRS High-Risk Background Investigation, IRS access processing, and required drug screening before CI network access.

Position Summary
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Senior Application SQL DBA to support mission-critical SQL Server environments. This role is responsible for database administration, performance optimization, backup and recovery, security, data integrity, and production support in a regulated environment.
Required Qualifications

7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
Expertise with Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise
Strong Transact-SQL (T-SQL) skills
Experience with database design, SQL jobs, backups, and recovery validation
Experience supporting production and UAT database updates, script execution, and data corrections
Proven ability to maintain data integrity in controlled production environments

Preferred Qualifications

Prior IRS experience or IRS clearance
Experience supporting .NET/IIS web applications
Database sanitization for development and test environments
Crystal Reports and Business Objects reporting support
Data migration, mapping, and quality validation experience
Security patch coordination and audit/compliance support
Performance tuning, release deployments, and recovery testing
Experience supporting regulated or mission-critical SQL Server environments

T-SQL, SQL Jobs, Backup & Recovery
Windows Server / IIS

Technology Environment & Desired Experience
Candidates should have experience supporting enterprise applications and databases within regulated federal environments, including many of the following technologies, tools, and standards:
Application & Development Technologies

C#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, .NET Framework
Visual Studio, JavaScript, AJAX, ADO
HTML, XML, Open XML
Object-oriented analysis, design, and programming (OOD/OOP)
UML, Microsoft Data Access Application Block, Infragistics NetAdvantage

Database & Reporting

Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise administration
Transact-SQL (T-SQL), database design, SQL jobs, backup/recovery
Production and UAT database support
Crystal Reports, Business Objects / Business Objects Server
Development/test database sanitization and data management

Systems & Infrastructure

Windows environments and IIS administration
Application server operations and support
Monitoring and alerting tools, including SCOM
Patch management, access/account administration, and server maintenance

Testing, Quality & Requirements Management

ALM Quality Center / Micro Focus Quality Center
Rational Quality Manager, IBM DOORS
Quick Test Professional (QTP), LoadRunner
Requirements traceability, test planning, defect tracking, and quality assurance processes

Configuration Management & Collaboration

Rational Team Concert, StarTeam, SharePoint
Source code management and release documentation
Change management, impact assessments, and configuration management practices

Accessibility & Section 508

Section 508 compliance testing and accessibility validation
Tools such as AccRepair, JAWS, Nuance Dragon, and ZoomText

Cybersecurity & Compliance

FISMA, NIST, and IRS IRM standards
Security Control Assessments (SCA), Continuous Monitoring, POA&M, SSP, ISCP, and SRA activities
Security remediation and scanning tools including Guardium, Tripwire, AppScan, and related compliance technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting .NET web applications and SQL Server databases in federal or highly regulated environments
Familiarity with IRS development, testing, configuration management, and security processes
Experience with Business Objects, Crystal Reports, and enterprise reporting solutions
Knowledge of accessibility compliance (Section 508) and federal cybersecurity frameworks
Experience supporting audit readiness, security assessments, and compliance documentation

This approach keeps the job posting concise while ensuring all of the required technologies and federal compliance experience are represented.

Why Join NIS?
Work remotely while supporting high-impact federal programs in a collaborative environment focused on security, reliability, and continuous improvement.

About the Company

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