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Senior Database Administrator

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Amentum is seeking a full-time Senior Database Administrator to support a Department of War (DoW) customer in Spokane, Washington. The successful candidate will provide enterprise database administration and SharePoint infrastructure support in a secure DoW environment. This position requires extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint 2019 on-premises, Windows Server technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a highly structured mission-focused environment. This posting allows for the initiation or upgrade of a US government security clearance.

Main Responsibilities:

Database Administration

  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2019 – 2025 environments across development, test, and production systems.
  • Design, implement, and support secure, highly available database solutions.
  • Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; perform query tuning, index optimization, and routine maintenance.
  • Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities.
  • Configure and maintain high availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering.
  • Implement database security through access controls, encryption, auditing, and STIG compliance.
  • Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, replication, and integrity issues.
  • Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and T-SQL to improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with developers on database design, schema changes, stored procedures, and application performance optimization.
  • Create custom reports based on customer requirements.

SharePoint Administration

  • Administer and support SharePoint Server 2019 on-premises environments, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
  • Manage SharePoint farms, site collections, service applications, content databases, permissions, and Active Directory integration.
  • Support SharePoint customizations using ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSOM, and SharePoint Server APIs.
  • Configure and maintain document libraries, lists, workflows, and enterprise collaboration features.
  • Perform SharePoint backup, restoration, disaster recovery testing, and system maintenance.
  • Provide technical support to site owners and end users while resolving SharePoint-related issues.

Security, Operations & Collaboration

  • Apply DoD STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Monitor system availability and participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and change management activities.
  • Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementation plans.
  • Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams.
  • Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to support mission objectives.
  • Provide technical mentoring, knowledge transfer, and occasional after-hours support during maintenance windows or operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret US Government Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
  • 7 or more years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2016/2019 in an enterprise on-premises environment; or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Must fully meet all qualification requirements for the 421-Database Administrator work role at the Advanced proficiency level IAW the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program.
  • Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and security.
  • Strong experience with SharePoint Server 2016/2019 administration and enterprise farm management.
  • Experience with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, and third-party utilities such as Quest and Bamboo.
  • Experience implementing STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity compliance.
  • Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling.
  • Experience with PowerShell, T-SQL, and automation scripting.
  • Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity operations.
  • Experience developing database design documentation including Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), functional specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Experience supporting structured testing, validation, configuration management, and change management processes.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex database and infrastructure issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and technical documentation, especially related to their integration with SharePoint and use of macros.
  • Ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary technical team under demanding operational schedules.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and government stakeholders.

Other requirements:

  • This is a non-remote, full-time on-site position located in Spokane, Washington.
  • Standard work schedule is 40 hours per week/8 hours per day with the occasional need to flex hours based on customer support needs.
  • Some after-hours or short-term shift work may be required to support urgent customer requirements, including weekends and holidays.
  • Occasional travel may be required (0-10%).
  • Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time working in an office environment.
  • Must be able to lift various sizes of materials and equipment (up to 50lbs).

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000 to $150,000 (Annual rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. Benefits to include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
  • Paid time off (PTO) accrued weekly at 2.31 hours per week. Accruals are based on years of service.
  • 11 Paid holidays.

Compensation Details:

$120,000 - $150,000

Original Posting:

10/09/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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