Senior SQL Database Administrator, DBA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.

• Oversee SQL Server Cluster environments and standalone SQL databases.

• Create, install, configure, and administer SQL databases and database servers.

• Execute SQL Server installations, configurations, upgrades, patching, and scheduled maintenance tasks.

• Maintain and troubleshoot High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions for databases.

• Conduct advanced performance tuning and optimization for SQL Server.

• Analyze database performance metrics to identify problematic queries, indexes, configurations, and infrastructure affecting performance.

• Develop and sustain SQL scripts along with database administration automation.

• Design and support processes for database backup, restoration, recovery, and disaster recovery.

• Monitor database health, capacity, availability, and performance using enterprise monitoring tools such as Idera and SolarWinds.

• Engage in proactive capacity planning and suggest improvements for infrastructure or configuration.

• Troubleshoot application integrations related to databases, including those with enterprise applications like SharePoint.

• Manage database support requests, incidents, and change requests via ServiceNow.

• Lead troubleshooting efforts and conduct root cause analysis for intricate database incidents.

• Develop and maintain standards for database configuration and administration.

• Support requirements for database security, auditing, encryption, and compliance.

• Collaborate directly with technical teams and customer stakeholders to resolve database issues.

• Participate in scheduled after-hours patching, server reboots, and support activities.

• Document activities and contribute to the necessary weekly customer support reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in database administration and related disciplines.

• Advanced experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration.

• Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server.

• Practical experience with SQL Server Clustering.

• Practical experience in SQL scripting.

• Practical experience in database provisioning and configuration.

• Practical experience in backup and restoration processes.

• Practical experience in performance tuning.

• Practical experience in database/server patching.

• Practical experience in High Availability solutions.

• Practical experience in Disaster Recovery strategies.

• Practical experience in monitoring and alerting systems.

• Practical experience in database security measures.

• Practical experience in incident management and root cause analysis.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to independently resolve complex database and server issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Current or prior Microsoft or SQL-related professional certification (preferred).

• Experience in federal government IT (preferred).

• Experience in cloud database administration (preferred).

• Familiarity with ServiceNow (preferred).

• Experience with Idera and/or SolarWinds (preferred).

• Background in PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage.

• Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability benefits.

• SIMPLE IRA with Company Match.

• Federal Holidays observed.

• Vacation and Sick Leave provided.

• $500 Referral Bonus offered.