Hybrid SQL Database Administrator – Performance & HA

Alpha Omega; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO including parental, military, and

Job summary

Alpha Omega is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and availability of SQL Server environments. The role supports critical apps by ensuring databases are efficient, secure, and reliable, aiding in design, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.

Responsibilities include tuning, backups, HA/DR, security, and collaboration with developers to optimize queries and structures.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, T-SQL, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience with backup, recovery, performance tuning, and HA/DR technologies.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools and security/compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize efficiency.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Manage database security, including user access and permissions.
• Troubleshoot issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks.
• Implement high availability and replication solutions.
• Develop and maintain maintenance plans, jobs, and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize queries, procedures, and structures.
• Support upgrades, migrations, and patch management.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Monitor storage capacity and plan for growth.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Performance tuning

HA/DR

Backup & recovery

Security/compliance

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SSMS

SQL Server Agent

PowerShell scripting

Job description

Alpha Omega is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and availability of SQL Server environments. The role supports critical apps by ensuring databases are efficient, secure, and reliable, aiding in design, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.

Responsibilities include tuning, backups, HA/DR, security, and collaboration with developers to optimize queries and structures.