Database Administrator- Top Secret Clearance Required

As a trusted federal contractor, IMG delivers mission-focused solutions that support government customers and the people who serve them. We are currently hiring a Database Administrator who will support project teams by managing and maintaining databases and infrastructure across Azure environments, ensuring reliable performance and security. They will assist with Azure data storage, analytics, and SQL database administration, while also providing user and developer support. Through active collaboration and technical guidance, they will help deliver project goals efficiently and on schedule.

Candidates must have an active Top Secret or Q security clearance to qualify.

Key Responsibilities

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of experience
  • OR, Master's degree with 4+ years of experience
• Experience with SQL Server administration and Azure cloud data services, including Azure Storage, Data Lakes, and Synapse
• Proficiency in data migrations, ETL processes, and database performance tuning.
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards, such as FedRAMP/FedRAMP+, and experience with Smartcard/Kerberos authentication
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to users and team members.
• Active Top Secret or Q security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting, automating, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining cloud-based solutionslike Microsoft Azure or Kubernetes
• Experience deploying and maintaining infrastructure via IaC
• Experience and ability to utilize DevSecOps methodology and tools
• Experience using automation tools and techniques to deploy and manage infrastructure. consistently across multiple environments
• Experience with cloud networking, governance, and security
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely about technical topics
• Experience with scripting languages including bash and PowerShell
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Experience applying guidance in DISA STIGs and/or NIST SP 800-53 to cloud-based infrastructure and applications
• Cloud certifications from Microsoft, CompTIA, or equivalent
• Experience deploying Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, and/or Azure Synapse

Salary range: 90-125k

Founded in 1987, IMG is a leading small business that exemplifies competence, integrity and follow-through. We consistently provide customer focused professional services, which ensures our company is recognized for continually exceeding expectations. We believe that at the core of our success stand our people. Our people have provided professional services in the Information Technology field for our customers with a commitment to customer satisfaction for over 35 years.

IMG Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Personal leave plus paid federal holidays
• Professional development and training assistance

IMG is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.