Contingent on award, Ampersand Solutions Group (AMPERSAND) has a requirement for one or more Database Architects who will support a critical DoD mission serving as a database subject matter expert (SME) in support of software development and lab infrastructure support. Scope: Performs database maintenance and implementation activities for software development and lab infrastructure support capabilities. Has expertise in maintaining database operational structure and database configuration management. Has expertise in the development of operational user language for interfacing with SQL database applications. Performs database systems installation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, tuning, and maintenance activities. Develops database queries, scripts, reports, stored procedures, documentation packages, and documents processes. Understands change control and version control testing, processes, and procedures. Ensures appropriate backup and disaster recovery measures are in place and documented. Has experience in development of a SQL Server database application containing defined assets, conditions, constraints, test objectives, and other objects required to support an Asset based scheduling application. Required Qualifications Minimum 0-5 years of relevant, related experience plus: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in engineering, science, or other relevant field or: Associates Degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution plus 2 years relevant, related experience High School Diploma / GED from an accredited institution plus 4 years relevant, related experience Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance at the appropriate level Willing to periodically travel in support of test events Desired Qualifications ACTIVE DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET Clearance Experience supporting the US Ballistic Missile Defense System DoD Instruction 8570.01M IA certification Experience handling classified data SQL Server / SQL Server as a Service experience AWS, Azure, VMWare experience Necessary Qualifications Honesty, superior ethics Interpersonal savvy, excellent communication skills Ability to work as a team Initiative Positive attitude Professionalism