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Govcio LLC

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Govcio LLC Washington, District of Columbia, United States

IT System Data Services · 1,001-5,000 employees

6 d ago
Remote dba Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior SQL Server Database Administrator will lead the management, architecture, and maintenance of enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple platforms. Responsibilities include performance tuning, automation of administrative tasks, and providing expert guidance to cross-functional project teams.

What they look for

SQL Server Database Administration T-SQL PowerShell Clustering Always On Availability Groups Performance Tuning Query Optimization Database Migration Schema Design PostgreSQL MySQL MariaDB Oracle MS Access Automation

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in enterprise-scale SQL Server database administration. Proficiency in T-SQL, PowerShell, and high-availability configurations is required, along with expertise in various database technologies.

Full description

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to lead the management of enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple platforms. This position will be located in Washington, D.C. and will be a fully remote within the United States position.

Responsibilities

Leads the management of enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple platforms, ensuring database scalability, performance, and resilience. This SME-level role requires mastery of SQL Server systems and related database technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments (2012–2022+).
  • Manage SQL Server Clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and other HA/DR configurations.
  • Develop and optimize complex T‑SQL stored procedures, views, triggers, and scripts.
  • Automate administrative routines using PowerShell, SQL scripting, and other automation tools.
  • Perform index tuning, query optimization, statistics management, and performance troubleshooting.
  • Implement secure configurations, audit mechanisms, and access management guidelines.
  • Lead database migrations, schema design, integration planning, and cloud‑readiness initiatives.
  • Provide expert guidance to developers and cross-functional project teams.
  • Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and creation of corrective action plans.
  • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 8 years SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise-scale environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise across SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, SQL Scripting, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access.
  • Extensive experience building and supporting standalone and clustered SQL Server databases.
  • Proven success maintaining HA/DR environments and performance tuning.
  • Strong command of PowerShell, T‑SQL, and database automation.
  • Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration capabilities.

Preferred Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) in Data Management & Analytics

Posted Salary Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

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