Mid-Level SQL DBA

AET FEDERAL INC; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AET Federal Inc. is seeking a remote IT Operations professional to manage daily SQL Server and cluster operations, handle ServiceNow tickets and change requests, and monitor systems using Idera and SolarWinds.

This 100% remote role offers a competitive salary of $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year and requires strong hands-on experience with SQL Server, change control, and monitoring tooling to ensure system reliability for our clients.

Qualifications

• Experience managing SQL Server day‑to‑day operations.
• Familiarity with change requests and ticketing workflows.
• Experience monitoring and alerting with Idera and SolarWinds.

Responsibilities

• Daily SQL Server and cluster operations.
• Handle ServiceNow tickets and change requests.
• Monitor systems using Idera and SolarWinds and respond to alerts.

Skills

SQL Server

Cluster operations

ServiceNow

Monitoring tools

Tools

Idera

SolarWinds

Job description

Daily SQL Server and cluster operations, ServiceNow tickets, change requests, monitoring with Idera and SolarWinds

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

WE ARE

AET Federal Inc. (“AET”) is certified as an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Firm by US Small Business Administration and also certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity as Small, Minority Owned Business (SWaM). AET prides itself on efficient management and low overhead, thereby offering its clients high quality services at highly competitive prices. The fundamental distinction of our company is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the transportation, defense, intelligence, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. AET is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we understand our clients’ needs. In an industry that is constantly changing, AET is the face of stability.

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At AET, our success is defined by the knowledge, commitment, diversity, and satisfaction of our employees. Impactful Work. Smart Solutions. Meaningful Careers. AET fosters a creative and efficient work environment that revolves around a project team concept. We offer competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package, and we are always seeking new candidates to join our team.

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