SQL Server DBA/Windows Server System Administrator at DMI
Fort Belvoir, VA
$124,301–$134,018from the description
Jul 14, 2026
Fort Belvoir, VA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A dual-hat role combining SQL Server database administration with Windows Server system administration, supporting on-premises web applications at Fort Belvoir. Day-to-day work covers database performance tuning, replication, backup and recovery, STIG compliance, IIS configuration, and patching Windows 2016 servers. Suited to an experienced DBA/sysadmin with relevant Microsoft and CompTIA certifications who can obtain a Secret clearance.
Senior level · 5+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $111,141 (middle half $94,381–$144,959). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (8)
This role is a genuine hybrid of SQL Server DBA and Windows Server System Administrator duties; the DBA responsibilities are primary and more detailed, hence 15-1242, with 15-1244 as a close runner-up.
The posting lists a minimum salary of $124,301 and a median of $134,017.50; no maximum is stated. The median is captured in the top of the pay band as the only upper figure provided.
Clearance: the JD states the candidate must 'possess or be eligible to obtain' a Secret clearance — this is treated as a hard gate on eligibility, not active possession.
MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification is listed under Required Skills alongside SQL Server certification; both are treated as hard gates.
SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS appear under Required Skills but are framed with 'Familiarity with' — a softer qualifier — so they are marked as preferred rather than hard gates.
The role is listed as hybrid (onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA when needed), not fully remote.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): SQL Server High Availability (Always On).
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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