Remote Senior Database Administrator (Oracle/SQL Server)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG); Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Database Administrator for a 100% remote role with the Veterans Affairs department. The candidate will manage Oracle and SQL Server environments, focusing on performance, security, and disaster recovery. A public trust clearance is required, with U.S. citizenship preferred.

The role emphasizes maintenance, optimization, and collaboration with application developers and system administrators to ensure data integrity and availability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional database administration experience.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL Server architectures.
• Strong backup, recovery, and DR planning knowledge.
• Familiarity with database security, access control, and encryption.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade DBMS components.
• Create and manage database objects like tables, indexes, views, and procedures.
• Monitor and optimize database performance and queries.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies.
• Ensure data security and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with developers and IT staff to resolve issues.

Skills

Oracle databases

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Database security

PL/SQL

Database design

Query optimization

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle Database

SQL Server

Edifecs

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Database Administrator for a 100% remote role with the Veterans Affairs department. The candidate will manage Oracle and SQL Server environments, focusing on performance, security, and disaster recovery. A public trust clearance is required, with U.S. citizenship preferred.

The role emphasizes maintenance, optimization, and collaboration with application developers and system administrators to ensure data integrity and availability.