Job Title: SQL Server DBA (US Citizen Only)
Location: Remote
We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualifications
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and manage SQL Server databases.
- Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
- Perform database tuning and optimization.
- Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
- Work with development teams to design and optimize database schemas, indexes, and queries.
- Implement and maintain database security, including user roles and permissions.
- Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans.
- Conduct regular database audits and performance reviews.
- Write and maintain custom scripts to automate various tasks.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to plan and deploy application updates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience as a SQL Server DBA or in a similar role.
- Strong proficiency in SQL Server database management and administration.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Knowledge of SQL Server backup and recovery scenarios.
- Experience with SQL Server High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options.
- Strong understanding of database security, including encryption.
- Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries.
- Experience with PowerShell or other scripting languages.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with cloud databases and services (e.g., Azure SQL Database) is a plus.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are a plus.
- Federal Experience is a plus.
If you meet these qualifications, please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.
Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application.