Database Administrator

Fort Lee, VA

Job Description

Rapier Solutions is seeking a high-energy, self motivated individual to fill the role of database administrator for the Garrison Command at Fort Lee. The right person will be responsible for the administration, performance, business integration processes, and general database activities in addition to supporting the mission of commander:

Plan, coordinates, and administers Microsoft database systems, including base definition, structure, documentation, requirements, operational guidelines and protection

• Develop data models and perform planning of architecture, functions, modules, recovery, standards and implementation
• Work with internal and external customers to develop new value-added programs and data solutions with existing structure and new requirements
• Act as liaison with government customers
• Tests designed applications and web data connections
• Analyzes and determines information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities
• Research and evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions for government database issues
• Create Ad-hoc reports utilizing various data sources
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality

Requirements

• Software development skills in object oriented programming including Microsoft ASP or .Net,
• SQL Server database administration experience, experience with mission critical applications understanding
• Knowledge of SQL Server performance tuning, backup and recovery methods
• Primary Skill Requirement
• Microsoft DBA, Experience in SharePoint and performance tuning and Visual Studio.Net, and Visual SourceSafe

Must have::

• DOD Secret Clearance
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience
• Requires 5 years of related experience in the design, maintenance, and administration of relational databases
• Minimum of 5 years experience with developing software at the data layer in a SQL server environment using TransactSQL

To Apply:
Submit your Resume Online

EOE
M/F/V/D

Note: Multiple submissions are unnecessary and will slow the processing of your resume. If you made an error in your submission or need to update your resume, you may submit another copy. The second resume will overwrite the first.