SQL DBA - DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

JOB TITLE: SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position

LOCATION: FLETC Headquarters - Glynco, GA; or other FLETC Training Delivery Points (TDPs) in Artesia, NM; Charleston, SC; or Cheltenham, MD (including the Washington, DC Office). Some services may be performed remotely. The place of performance will be dependent on the awarded proposal.

POSITION TIMING: Contingent on Contract Award

ITC Federal, LLC (ITC) connects technology advancements in automation and AI, customer experience, and financial services to solve government mission challenges, enabling smoother operational efficiency and bolstering national security. We leverage the latest technology innovations and proven approaches to better serve the mission and support the DHS, DOJ, and DoW workforce, customers, and programs, regardless of scale or complexity. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

Program Overview:

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for training and supporting the training of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers-as well as international partners-who enforce laws, treaties, and regulations in the United States and abroad.

Headquartered in Glynco, Georgia, with training delivery points in Artesia, New Mexico; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cheltenham, Maryland, FLETC's mission depends on secure, stable, and modern IT infrastructure.

This program delivers comprehensive Information Technology (IT) Delivery and Operations Support Services (DOSS) that ensure reliable and efficient IT performance across all FLETC locations. The SQL Database Administrator (DBA) will play a vital role in supporting database operations, performance, and reliability within FLETC's enterprise systems environment.

Position Summary:

The SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting mission-critical applications and enterprise systems across FLETC.

This position is ideal for an experienced database professional who excels at optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity, and supporting secure, scalable database solutions in compliance with DHS and FLETC standards.

The DBA will collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity personnel to support a stable and resilient database environment for FLETC's IT systems.

Design, install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases (2012 and newer) in development, test, and production environments.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including indexing, query tuning, and storage management.
• Perform database backup, restore, and recovery operations to ensure high availability and data protection.
• Implement and maintain database security in accordance with DHS/FLETC policies and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Support database migration, patching, and version upgrades while minimizing downtime.
• Collaborate with application development teams to design database schemas, stored procedures, and queries that meet performance and business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues related to performance, replication, and connectivity.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Support audits, compliance activities, and change management processes for database environments.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or a related field (advanced degree preferred), or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and administering databases in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or newer.
• Proven experience with database performance tuning, backup/recovery strategies, and high availability configurations (e.g., Always On, clustering, replication).
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures, and query optimization.
• Experience implementing database security, user permissions, and access control in accordance with enterprise and federal standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative technical environment supporting a federal mission.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

DESIRED:

• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), or Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting or automation tools for database management.
• Experience supporting databases in cloud or hybrid environments (e.g., Azure SQL).
• Knowledge of ITIL principles and experience in structured IT service delivery environments.
• Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Candidate must be able to function in general office environment.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.