Mid-level SQL Database / Systems Administrator / Active Top Secret, SCI & Poly eligible

Peraton is currently seeking a Mid-level SQL Database / Systems Administrator for our Federal Strategic Cyber programs to manage and optimize our database infrastructure.

In this role, you:

• Need to have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and backup strategies.
• Have experience with Apache NiFi for data flow automation and integration.
• This hybrid role combines core DBA responsibilities with system administration tasks, requiring a solid understanding of both data and systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and security across our platforms.

• Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases (2016+).
• Monitor performance, tune queries, and manage indexes and statistics.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.
• Perform system administration tasks including patching, scripting, and server configuration.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application deployments.
• Ensure database and system security through access controls and auditing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database and server issues in production and non-production environments.
• Document procedures, configurations, and best practices.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
• An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
• SQL Server database and systems administration experience.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL, query optimization, and database design.