Database Engineer

NetImpact Strategies; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal service provider is seeking a Database Engineer / Database Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise database systems. The role involves designing secure relational database environments in both cloud and hybrid infrastructures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems and over 5 years of SQL Server administration experience. The position offers a remote work environment and includes benefits like health insurance and 401(k) contributions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Dynamic work environment

Team building activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SQL Server administration experience.
• Experience with AWS RDS or Azure SQL.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, indexing, replication, and HA/DR configurations.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain SQL Server and cloud-hosted databases.
• Optimize queries, indexing strategies, and database performance.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

T-SQL

Database Security

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

SQL Server

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Title

Database Engineer / Database Administrator

Job Location

US-Remote

Job Description

NetImpact Strategies is seeking a Database Engineer / Database Administrator to join our talented Federal delivery team. This role will manage the performance, availability, and security of enterprise database systems supporting mission operations. The candidate will design and maintain secure relational database environments in both cloud and hybrid infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain SQL Server and cloud-hosted databases.
• Optimize queries, indexing strategies, and database performance.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery architectures.
• Manage backup, restoration, replication, and failover processes.
• Enforce encryption, access control, and auditing mechanisms.
• Support ETL processes and reporting integration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related discipline.
• 5+ years of SQL Server administration experience.
• Experience with AWS RDS or Azure SQL.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, indexing, replication, and HA/DR configurations.
• Knowledge of database security and compliance standards.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft SQL Certification
• Azure Data Certification

Perks & Benefits

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team.
• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required.
• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays.
• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!).
• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2020, & 2022!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet.

Accessibility Note

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ('ADA'), and applicable state and local laws. We will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability, unless providing such accommodations would cause undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.