MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
Database Administrator (SQL Server Certified)
Location: Hines, IL (Onsite– VA NAC)
Position Title: Systems Engineer (Database Administrator)
Salary: $120,000- $150,000
Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator (SQL Server Certified) to provide full lifecycle SQL Server administration and sustainment support for the VA National Acquisition Center Contract Management (NAC CM) system. This role is critical to ensuring high availability, performance optimization, secure operations, and data integrity for a system supporting pharmaceutical pricing, sales reporting, and multi‑agency integrations.
The ideal candidate brings deep SQL Server expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience supporting mission‑critical federal systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and administer the SQL Server 2022 production environment
- Lead and execute the upgrade to SQL Server 2024
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain 10+ external system data feeds
- Ensure SLA compliance for database uptime and availability
- Conduct performance tuning, indexing, and capacity planning
- Apply security patches, updates, and vulnerability remediation
- Produce quarterly utilization reports and recommend enhancements
- Support ATO sustainment documentation and compliance activities
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of SQL Server database administration experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Microsoft SQL Server Certification (required)
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Additional Desired Skills
- Experience supporting federal IT systems or regulated environments
- Strong understanding of database security, auditing, and compliance
- Familiarity with multi‑system integrations and data pipelines
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.