As a Senior Database Administrator, you will: Join an already established team with opportunity to grow. Support a Department of Justice program, who designs, builds and implements highly technical data collection systems. Support a technology lab who dynamically implements technology to meet their outside customers uniquely defined evidence collection needs. Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP). A week in the life of a Senior Database Administrator: Architect, implement and administer globally distributed SQL Server instances, using clustering and DR/COOP for high availability. Analyze large, complex systems to determine performance bottlenecks, application bugs, and opportunities to improve efficiency. Optimize SQL Server to accommodate large data volumes and high throughput processing. Capture and analyze database activity to identify improvements in indexing, file structure, and maintenance processes. Plan and conduct database architecture assessments that examine the Data Base Management System (DBMS) and database configuration and performance. Identify areas of instability and deviations from best practices with database components. Participate in performance, load and stress testing, and remediation of issues identified. Lead the implementation of security hardening and auditing of all SQL server instances across the enterprise. Develop scripts to automate SQL tasks as needed. Participate in all aspects of the application lifecycle, e.g., requirements analysis and definition, system design, implementation, testing, development and sustainment. Prepare technical designs and documentation (i.e., knowledgebase articles) for use by the help desk. Job Requirements: Active Top-Secret Clearance. Experience designing, deploying and maintaining SQL Server infrastructure on versions 2016 and newer. Minimum of 3 years experience creating and managing SQL server infrastructure using PowerShell (preferred) or another automation technology. Experience in MS SQL server database administration, design and development. Proficiency securing SQL server and databases, according to Defense Systems Information Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) guidelines. Experience developing and maintaining PowerShell scripts for automating SQL server tasks. Bachelors Degree (BS) with 8+ years of relevant experience or Associates Degree (AS) with 10+ years relevant experience or High School/GED with 13+ years relevant experience. Life at AMERICAN SYSTEMS: Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Our employee-owners are encouraged to make a difference, implement new ideas in a collaborative environment, and focus on mission critical success. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.