SQL Server Database Administrator
Saalex · Lexington Park, Maryland, United States · Posted Jul 9, 2026
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Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD . Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $130k-$160k annually (depending upon experience)
Work Location: Hybrid work schedule.
Onsite Requirements: Candidates are required to work onsite at PAX approximately 2 days per week and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. Rotating on-call requirements.
Essential Functions:
Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and related products in on premise and AWS cloud environments.
Configure SQL Server instances to ensure compliance to DoD STIGs.
Work with systems administration, storage, networking and web teams to resolve connection and performance issues.
Work with software engineers to configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc.
Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.
Configure and recover database backups.
Perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
Maintain team documentation, including inventory, security plans, SOPs, guides and STIG checklists.
Assist with re-platforming and migration of government on-premise databases and schemas to cloud environments:
Communicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.
Create and maintain SQL Server database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.
Adhere to cloud migration schedules.
Track, document, and provide progress on database migrations.
Report issues and risks to cloud project manager.
Other duties as assigned.