Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator, DBA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SQL and Oracle databases.

• Assist with database provisioning, installations, upgrades, patching, and server upkeep.

• Handle backup, restoration, High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and failover procedures.

• Monitor and optimize database performance, alerts, and operational dashboards.

• Enforce database security, auditing, configuration, and compliance standards.

• Create SQL scripts and automate database administration tasks.

• Resolve database incidents and conduct root-cause analysis.

• Collaborate with teams in application development, infrastructure, security, and operations.

• Provide support for occasional scheduled maintenance activities outside of regular hours.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in database administration.

• Practical experience with SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, and SQL Scripting.

• Familiarity with Oracle Database, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and Microsoft Access.

• Proficient in creating and managing standalone SQL and Oracle databases.

• Skilled in identifying and resolving database issues.

• Experience with server maintenance, software installations, upgrades, and patching.

• Knowledge of High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), backup, and restoration processes.

• Expertise in database performance tuning, monitoring, security, automation, and incident management.

• Capable of working independently while effectively collaborating with technical teams.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation abilities.

• Must live and perform all work within the United States.

• Willingness to undergo federal background/suitability screening and fingerprinting if necessary.

• Availability for 8 working hours a day between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM ET.

• Ability to support occasional scheduled maintenance outside of regular hours.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• Preferred: Professional SQL Server/database certification.

• Preferred: Current or previous federal background investigation or Public Trust clearance.

• Preferred: Experience in federal government or federal contracting roles.

• Preferred: Familiarity with ServiceNow, Idera, SolarWinds, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Datadog, and/or Dynatrace.

• Preferred: Experience supporting cloud database environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k).