Database Administrator

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 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across 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.

Main Responsibilities

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### Database Administration

• 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,