SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Workplace: remote

Employment Type: contract

Description

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA II) to support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments for a federal customer. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern Time. The DBA will perform day-to-day database administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, patching, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and application support activities. This role is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases and database servers.
• Support standalone SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server environments.
• Create and configure databases in support of application and business requirements.
• Monitor database availability, capacity, performance, and health.
• Use tools such as Idera and SolarWinds to monitor databases and proactively identify issues.
• Perform SQL performance tuning and index/query optimization.
• Execute and validate database backups and restores.
• Implement and test High Availability and Disaster Recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot database, server, and application integration issues.
• Develop SQL scripts and automation for routine database administration activities.
• Support database security, encryption, auditing, and operational compliance.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and RFCs through .
• Participate in database maintenance and change-management activities.
• Collaborate with senior DBAs, developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical personnel.
• Maintain technical and operational documentation.
• Contribute to weekly support activity and accomplishment reports.
• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance, patching, and server support as needed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of database administration experience.
• Hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
• Experience in several of the following:
• Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Server Clustering
• SQL scripting
• Backup and restore
• Database patching
• Database performance tuning
• Monitoring and alerting
• High Availability
• Disaster Recovery
• Database security
• Scripting and automation
• Incident troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft/SQL professional certification.
• Federal government IT experience.
• Cloud database administration experience.
• experience.
• Idera and/or SolarWinds experience.
• Experience or familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access.

Benefits

Benefits

We offer full-time salaried employees competitive salaries with a range of benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability
• SIMPLE IRA with Company Match
• Federal Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave

$500 Referral Bonus 

If this position is not a perfect fit for you, but you know someone who would be a great match, please refer them to us via our Candidate Referral Program by going to: www.enterprisehorizon.com/candidatereferrals. If we hire them, you could receive $500! See the link for further details. 

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.