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Senior SQL Database Administrator

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Sat, Sep 26, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support a federal customer's enterprise SQL database environment, the remote contract Senior SQL Database Administrator will provide administration, operations, monitoring, and technical leadership across SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments
  • Perform advanced SQL Server performance tuning and optimization, including maintenance and troubleshooting of High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions
  • Develop and maintain SQL scripts and database administration automation while managing database support requests and incidents
Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in database administration and related database disciplines
  • Advanced Microsoft SQL Server administration experience, including SQL Server Clustering and performance tuning
  • Hands-on experience with database provisioning, backup and restoration, and incident management
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to independently resolve complex database issues
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as Idera and SolarWinds

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