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Additional Information

This position is contingent upon the successful award of the government contract and the completion of all contract negotiations. As part of our recruitment efforts, candidates may be interviewed and evaluated prior to award; however, any offer of employment is contingent upon contract award, funding availability, and customer approval.

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are certified in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022; CMMC Level 2 certified; and appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Services and Development.

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Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking a Database Administrator (Senior-Level) to join our team at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

• U.S. Citizen
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher required
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The Database Administrator (Senior-Level) will support enterprise application modernization and digital transformation initiatives across CPE Aviation (Capability Production Executive Office Aviation), formerly known as PEO Aviation. Supporting Army aviation modernization efforts, this role will be responsible for the administration, optimization, security, and availability of enterprise database environments supporting mission-critical applications and operational systems.

This position works closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, application, and engineering teams to ensure enterprise databases remain secure, compliant, high-performing, and available in support of Army aviation missions. The successful candidate will play a key role in database modernization efforts, cloud migration initiatives, cybersecurity compliance activities, and business continuity operations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments, database performance optimization, backup and recovery operations, cybersecurity compliance requirements, and cloud-based database technologies.

This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute directly to Army aviation modernization initiatives while supporting the data platforms and technologies that enable mission success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise SQL and database environments supporting mission-critical systems and applications.
• Monitor database performance, utilization, capacity, and availability while implementing improvements that enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs, RMF controls, cybersecurity requirements, and database security best practices.
• Perform database patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management activities.
• Manage database backup, restoration, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Support cloud migration initiatives, database modernization efforts, and integration of emerging technologies.
• Develop, maintain, and update database documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge management resources.
• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and engineers to resolve database and application issues.
• Support database architecture, performance tuning, data integrity, and system optimization efforts.
• Assist with testing, implementation, and sustainment of new applications and database technologies.
• Support audit readiness, compliance requirements, and security assessments for enterprise database environments.
• Support enterprise infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives across the CPE Aviation environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Compensation Range:

• $80,000 - $100,000 annually
• Full-Time (Monday-Friday)

Several factors influence final compensation, including relevant experience, technical expertise, certifications, education, and applicable contract requirements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Five (5+) years of experience administering and supporting enterprise database environments.
• Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server administration, database security, backup and recovery, and performance optimization.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Completion of Microsoft SQL certifications equivalent to Exams 70-461, 70-462, and 70-463 or comparable database administration experience.
• Experience implementing database patching, cybersecurity compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications, database integrations, and mission-critical business systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining database documentation, operational procedures, and technical artifacts.
• Baseline Certification required within six (6) months of hire if not already obtained.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty.
• Knowledge of Windows Server environments, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Experience supporting VMware, Linux, and virtualized enterprise environments.
• Experience with vulnerability management tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Retina, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting cloud migration, cloud database administration, and modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications and mission-critical systems.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.