Senior SQL DBA

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

📋 Description

• Define, support, secure, and manage SQL Server databases to guarantee optimum performance and availability.

• Conduct database management, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security oversight, diagnostics, and problem resolution.

• Troubleshoot issues related to SQL Server, SQL Cluster, Oracle, and MS Access, including error triage.

• Address application-related challenges associated with database development, support, and management.

• Respond to change requests for maintenance and improvements.

• Assist users in the creation and development of SQL and Oracle databases.

• Perform server upkeep and install software updates.

• Establish and enforce policies for database security, user access controls, and data encryption.

• Monitor and enhance database performance.

• Plan, implement, and manage backup and recovery strategies.

• Create and maintain comprehensive database documentation.

• Collaborate effectively with users, management, and other stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in database management.

• Proficiency in MS SQL, SQL Server, SQL Cluster Environments, Maria DB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MS Access.

• Experience in creating and managing standalone SQL databases.

• Experience in troubleshooting daily issues related to SQL Server, SQL Cluster, Oracle, and/or MS Access, including error triage.

• Experience in addressing application-related issues as they pertain to database development, support, and management.

• Experience in responding to requests for change (RFCs) for maintenance and/or enhancements.

• Experience in assisting users with the creation and building of SQL and/or Oracle databases.

• Experience in performing server maintenance and installing software updates.

• Experience in establishing and enforcing database security policies, user access controls, and data encryption.

• Experience in monitoring and optimizing database performance.

• Experience in planning, implementing, and managing backup and recovery strategies.

• Ability to create and maintain database documentation.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the capacity to effectively engage with various levels of management and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field preferred.

• Prior experience with Federal projects is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the flexibility to work remotely.

• Opportunities for technical and professional growth.

• A fast-paced and collaborative work environment.