**This position is contingent on contract award**

The SOSi team is growing in Europe and we are looking for a talented and dedicated Database Administrator to support an IT program based in Wiesbaden, Germany. SOSi is a family-owned government contractor with a long history of providing technical solutions to customers performing challenging missions.

• Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft SQL based systems and tools.
• Will monitor and optimize the performance of the production SQL server databases.
• Responsible for database security, integrity, reliability, high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Identify and troubleshoot database issues and the ability to analyze, design, build, test and implement solutions. Implement and troubleshoot triggers, views, stored procedures and data integrity constraints.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures including DoD STIG requirements.
• Create database views, design/create databases, creation scripts, database foreign keys and indexes.
• Troubleshoot database performance using SQL Profiler.
• Migrate data from one database to another using SQL import tools, Excel, Access, or by writing stored procedures.
• Troubleshoot application errors by examining data, tables, stored procedures, functions and queries; troubleshoot connection errors and report errors.
• Grant database permissions.
• Identification and collection of data sets.
• Educating management and peers about SQL related issues.
• Serve as a technical representative for internal and external coordination of the day-to-day operations.
• Advises on situations that may require additional support or escalation.

• Active DOD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelors Degree in an IT related field.
• 8+ years of technical experience in the following areas:
  • SQL Server (2016 preferred)
  • Microsoft Server (2016 preferred)
  • Microsoft DHCP/DNS Server
  • Active Directory
  • Powershell scripting
  • VDI Environments
• IAT II Information Assurance Certification II such as Security+ or equivalent is required.
• Expert understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
• Experience with VMware products and other virtualization technologies
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytical thinking, problem solving, and working multiple tasks concurrently.

• MCSA: SQL Server Administration
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Fluency in a foreign language desired, not required.

• 8 hour shift between hours of operation, 40 hours per week.
• Occasional need to support after hours and weekends as required by mission specific requirements.
• Medium sized team including engineers, Senior Sys Admins & Junior Sys admins.