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In this role, you will manage and support SQL Server databases to ensure reliability, performance, and security, perform installation, configuration, backup and recovery, and performance tuning, and work with project teams to meet database requirements. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.\nApply today!\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nAdminister, maintain and support enterprise SQL Server databases across development, test and production environments.\nInstall, configure, upgrade and patch SQL Server instances in line with USCP change-management procedures.\nDesign, implement and test backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategies; perform regular restore validation.\nConfigure and support high-availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering.\nMonitor database health, capacity and performance; tune queries, indexes and server settings to resolve bottlenecks.\nManage database security: logins, roles, permissions, encryption and auditing aligned with federal security requirements.\nReview and deploy database changes and scripts from development teams; advise developers on schema design and T-SQL best practices.\nSupport SSIS/SSRS workloads, scheduled jobs and data integrations; troubleshoot failures and data issues.\nSupport migration and integration with Azure SQL Managed Instance as the environment evolves.\nMaintain database documentation, configuration baselines and standard operating procedures; provide limited cross-training.\nParticipate in the 4-week transition and knowledge-transfer overlap with incumbent staff, including shadowing and review of existing documentation and procedures.\nProvide off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and USCP special events (e.g., Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union) with advance notice.\nContribute accomplishments, issues and planned work to the monthly progress report delivered to the COR.\nProtect sensitive USCP, House and Senate information and follow USCP standards of conduct, IT policies and badge requirements.\nBACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE\n7+ years of database administration experience\n5+ years with SQL Server in enterprise production environments\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline\nDESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE\nMicrosoft SQL Server certification\nAzure SQL Managed Instance experience\nExperience in a federal or law enforcement environment\nLOCATION\nWashington, DC - USCP Facility\nHybrid - 100% on-site for first 2 months, then 2 days on-site / 3 days telework (USCP may increase on-site days)\nCLEARANCE\nMust be a US Citizen\nAbility to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.\nCLIENT\nUnited States Capitol Police (USCP), Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD)\nHOURS\n40 hours per week\n8 hours per day\nEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION\nEmployment Classification Eligibility - W2\nRELOCATION\nNot eligible for relocation benefits\nCOMPENSATION\nSalary range: $115,000 - $125,000\nBenefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review. \nWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.\nOther Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. 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