Key skills
Microsoft SQL ServerSQL Server Management StudioT-SQLDatabase Architecture DesignPerformance TuningBackup and RecoveryDatabase Security PracticesETL ProcessesData MigrationDisaster Recovery PlanningCrystal ReportsBusiness ObjectsPublic Trust ClearanceConsultative AdvisingCommunicating with InfluenceSQLETLData EngineeringBIBusiness IntelligenceSQL ServerLeadership
About this role
Fearless is a digital integration consultancy dedicated to building a better tomorrow. They are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to provide technical leadership for enterprise database systems supporting federal law enforcement and investigative operations.
Responsibilities:
- Administer enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring database availability, integrity, and performance across production and non-production systems
- Design database structures and schemas that support mission-critical applications and investigative workflows
- Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data resilience and business continuity
- Optimize database performance through indexing strategies, query tuning, and resource monitoring
- Lead database security administration, implementing access controls, auditing mechanisms, and compliance with federal data protection standards
- Support ETL processes and coordinate data migration activities, including legacy data integration into modernized case management platforms
- Develop stored procedures, views, and database utilities that streamline data access and reporting workflows
- Coordinate database changes and deployments during production releases, ensuring minimal disruption to investigative operations
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
- Proven experience with SQL Server Management Studio, T-SQL, and database architecture design
- Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database security practices
- Experience supporting ETL processes, data migration projects, and disaster recovery planning
- Proficiency with Business Intelligence reporting tools, including Crystal Reports and Business Objects
- Current or recent Public Trust BI clearance within the last 3 years
- Experience supporting IRS Criminal Investigations or similar federal law enforcement systems
- Familiarity with IRS Internal Revenue Manuals (IRMs) and OneSDLC processes