Remote Senior Database Administrator – Oracle/SQL Server

SSG Official Website; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support the Veterans Affairs domain. The role emphasizes Oracle and SQL Server administration, design, tuning, backups, and security in a remote setting.

Requirements include 8+ years of DB experience, a BS in CS/IT, and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance. This is a 100% U.S.-based remote, W-2 position, with strong emphasis on documentation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise managing and maintaining Oracle databases and SQL Server.
• Experience in database design and architecture, with security focus.
• Experience in performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management.
• Proficiency in deploying, managing, and configuring SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Experience with database monitoring and maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of backup, snapshots, scaling, and read replicas for both DBs.
• Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and data security practices.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and point-in-time recovery.
• Ability to document configurations, procedures, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems (DBMS).
• Create and manage database objects such as tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
• Monitor and maintain database objects and performance.
• Analyze and optimize database performance, including query and index tuning.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies; conduct drills.
• Implement and enforce database security policies and user access controls.
• Collaborate with developers and IT staff to resolve database problems.
• Maintain documentation of configurations and procedures.

Skills

Oracle databases

SQL Server

DB design

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Security management

PL/SQL

Query optimization

Monitoring tools

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Tools

EDIFECS

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support the Veterans Affairs domain. The role emphasizes Oracle and SQL Server administration, design, tuning, backups, and security in a remote setting.

Requirements include 8+ years of DB experience, a BS in CS/IT, and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance. This is a 100% U.S.-based remote, W-2 position, with strong emphasis on documentation and collaboration.