Remote Senior Database Administrator - Oracle & SQL Server

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support the VA in a 100% remote role. Requires 8+ years of DBA experience with Oracle and SQL Server and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.

You will install, configure, monitor, and optimize DBMS, design schemas, implement backup/recovery, and enforce security. Collaborate with developers and IT staff; maintain thorough documentation and standards.

Qualifications

• Oracle and SQL Server expertise required.
• Experience in database design and architecture.
• Proven 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.
• Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and optimization skills.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade DBMS.
• Create and manage database objects (tables, indexes, views, procedures).
• Monitor and tune database performance and optimize queries.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies; perform drills.
• Enforce database security policies and user access controls.
• Collaborate with developers and IT staff to resolve issues.
• Maintain comprehensive database configuration and documentation.

Skills

Oracle databases

SQL Server

Database design

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Security management

PL/SQL

Query optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support the VA in a 100% remote role. Requires 8+ years of DBA experience with Oracle and SQL Server and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.

You will install, configure, monitor, and optimize DBMS, design schemas, implement backup/recovery, and enforce security. Collaborate with developers and IT staff; maintain thorough documentation and standards.