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Systems Engineer – Microsoft SQL At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary B&A is seeking a Systems Engineer – Microsoft SQL to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Database Infrastructure Support Services. If you are interested and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply for this exciting and impactful opportunity. · Anticipated Award: November/December 2026 · Anticipated Start Date: December 2026 · Period of Performance: 1 Base + 1 Option Year Location · Remote Note: The primary place of performance will be at the contractor’s place of performance and/or Off-Site. Personnel shall be available to periodically support meetings at one of the following DLA sites: Dayton, OH; Columbus, OH; Tracy, CA; New Cumberland, PA; Richmond, VA; Battle Creek, MI; or Philadelphia, PA. Responsibilities • Provision, install, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise SQL Server database infrastructure. • Support enterprise architecture, database encryption, replication, LDAP/certificate authentication, high availability, disaster recovery and project documentation. Education and Experience • Five years of professional engineering experience. • Five years of Oracle and/or SQL Server database administration and analysis support. • At least five years working with DoD or Federal IT systems • Experience in database architecture, replication, encryption, authentication, disaster recovery, security, and high availability. Required Certifications • DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II. • One of the following CE: Oracle OCP DB 19 or higher; MCSA SQL 2016 DBA; OCP SA; OCI Foundations 2020; or MS Azure DBAA or higher. Security Clearance • Top Secret More About B&A: Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more. Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: • The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more • A formal mentorship program • Job shadowing and cross training opportunities • Brand Ambassador program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more • Monthly teambuilding events • B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. EEO B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities. EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

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Systems Engineer – Microsoft SQL
Anticipated Award: November/December 2026
Anticipated Start Date: December 2026
Period of Performance: 1 Base + 1 Option Year
Provision, install, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise SQL Server database infrastructure.
Support enterprise architecture, database encryption, replication, LDAP/certificate authentication, high availability, disaster recovery and project documentation.
Education and Experience
Five years of professional engineering experience.
Five years of Oracle and/or SQL Server database administration and analysis support.
At least five years working with DoD or Federal IT systems
Experience in database architecture, replication, encryption, authentication, disaster recovery, security, and high availability.
Required Certifications
DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II.
One of the following CE: Oracle OCP DB 19 or higher; MCSA SQL 2016 DBA; OCP SA; OCI Foundations 2020; or MS Azure DBAA or higher.
Security Clearance
Notable Clients
Benefits and Programs
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
A formal mentorship program
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
Brand Ambassador program
Monthly teambuilding events
B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

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