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In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.
Description of Task to be Performed:
AnaVation is seeking a Database Administrator who will manage and optimize our customers’ database environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and backup/restore strategies This role blends core DBA tasks with system administration in Windows Server. You’ll help ensure reliability, scalability, and security across our platforms while partnering closely with development and infrastructure teams.
Daily duties include, but are not limited to:
Designs, implements, and maintains moderately complex databases.
Maintains database dictionaries and integration of systems through database design.
Administer and test computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems.
Monitor performance, analyze wait stats, tune queries, and manage indexes and statistics
Design, implement, and manage backup, recovery, and high availability/DR (e.g., AGs, log shipping)
Perform system administration tasks including patching, scripting, and server configuration
Automate routine operations using PowerShell or similar scripting tools
Collaborate with teams to support application releases and schema changes
Enforce database and system security with proper access controls, encryption, and auditing
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across production and non-production environments
Create and maintain clear documentation for procedures, configurations, and best practices
This position requires a Top-Secret clearance.
This position is on-site in Washington DC with no remote option.
Benefits
Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Minimum of 7 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Experience as a SQL Server DBA.
- Experience with database administration.
- Experience implementing data policies, procedures, standards.
- Experience planning and development of an organization's enterprise data model.
- Experience resolving data conflicts.
- Experience managing data repositories.
- Familiarity with backup tools, monitoring systems, and disaster recovery planning.
- A current Top Secret security clearance.
- Can be on-site 5 days a week.
- Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages
- Familiar with Claude
- Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS, or SSAS
- Experience using NiFi for ETL workflows
- Familiarity with Linux environments
- Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Cloud experience
- Experience migrating data between different database systems or versions, as well as integrating data from multiple sources into a unified database environment.
Please note: The listed salary range reflects our market-based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate’s skills, education, and experience.