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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000employees in more than 70 countriesacross all 7 continents.

Amentum is seeking a full-time Senior Database Administrator to support a Department of War (DoW) customer in Spokane, Washington. The successful candidate will provide enterprise database administration and SharePoint infrastructure support in a secure DoW environment. This position requires extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint 2019 on-premises, Windows Server technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a highly structured mission-focused environment.

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2019 - 2025 environments across development, test, and production systems.
• Design, implement, and support secure, highly available database solutions.
• Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; perform query tuning, index optimization, and routine maintenance.
• Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities.
• Configure and maintain high availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering.
• Implement database security through access controls, encryption, auditing, and STIG compliance.
• Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, replication, and integrity issues.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and T-SQL to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers on database design, schema changes, stored procedures, and application performance optimization.
• Create custom reports based on customer requirements.

• Administer and support SharePoint Server 2019 on-premises environments, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Manage SharePoint farms, site collections, service applications, content databases, permissions, and Active Directory integration.
• Support SharePoint customizations using ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSOM, and SharePoint Server APIs.
• Configure and maintain document libraries, lists, workflows, and enterprise collaboration features.
• Perform SharePoint backup, restoration, disaster recovery testing, and system maintenance.
• Provide technical support to site owners and end users while resolving SharePoint-related issues.

• Apply DoD STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Monitor system availability and participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and change management activities.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to support mission objectives.
• Provide technical mentoring, knowledge transfer, and occasional after-hours support during maintenance windows or operational requirements.

• Must have an active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• 7 or more years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2016/2019 in an enterprise on-premises environment; or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Meet DoD 8140 advanced level workforce qualification requirements.
• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and security.
• Strong experience with SharePoint Server 2016/2019 administration and enterprise farm management.
• Experience with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, and third-party utilities such as Quest and Bamboo.
• Experience implementing STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Experience with PowerShell, T-SQL, and automation scripting.
• Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity operations.
• Experience developing database design documentation including Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting structured testing, validation, configuration management, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex database and infrastructure issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and technical documentation, especially related to their integration with SharePoint and use of macros.
• Ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary technical team under demanding operational schedules.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and government stakeholders.

• This is a non-remote, full-time on-site position located in Spokane, Washington.
• Standard work schedule is 40 hours per week/8 hours per day with the occasional need to flex hours based on customer support needs.
• Some after-hours or short-term shift work may be required to support urgent customer requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Occasional travel may be required (0-10%).
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time working in an office environment.
• Must be able to lift various sizes of materials and equipment (up to 50lbs).

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

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Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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