Remote Senior Database Administrator (Oracle & SQL Server)

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 100% remote US-based role. The candidate will manage Oracle and SQL Server databases, design architectures, and implement robust backup/recovery and security controls. Strong performance tuning and collaboration with development teams are essential.

Required 8+ years of database administration experience, with a Public Trust (MBI) clearance and US citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT and Edifecs experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise managing and maintaining Oracle databases and SQL Server.
• Experience in database design and architecture.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.

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 performance, including tuning and optimization.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and availability.
• Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.
• Manage user access and permissions to ensure data security and compliance.
• Collaborate with application developers and system administrators to resolve database problems.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations and procedures.

Skills

Oracle databases

SQL Server

Database design

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Security management

PL/SQL

SQL queries optimization

Disaster recovery planning

Monitoring tools

Education

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

Tools

Edifecs

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 100% remote US-based role. The candidate will manage Oracle and SQL Server databases, design architectures, and implement robust backup/recovery and security controls. Strong performance tuning and collaboration with development teams are essential.

Required 8+ years of database administration experience, with a Public Trust (MBI) clearance and US citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT and Edifecs experience preferred.