Remote Senior DBA: Oracle & SQL Server Expert

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to lead Oracle and SQL Server environments in a 100% remote U.S.-based role. You will install, configure, tune, and secure DBMS, implement backups, and coordinate with software teams to ensure data integrity and availability.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in database administration, expertise in PL/SQL, performance optimization, and disaster recovery planning. US citizenship and Public Trust clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Experience in database design, performance tuning, backup/recovery and security.
• Proficiency with PL/SQL and complex SQL queries.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with automated backup solutions and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade DBMS; create and manage objects.
• Monitor performance; optimize queries and indexes.
• Develop backup/recovery strategies; perform drills.
• Enforce security policies; manage user access.
• Collaborate with developers and system admins; maintain docs.
• Stay current with new database technologies and cloud services.

Skills

Oracle DBA

SQL Server DBA

DB design

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security management

PL/SQL

Query optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Edifecs

AWS

Azure

Oracle DB

SQL Server

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to lead Oracle and SQL Server environments in a 100% remote U.S.-based role. You will install, configure, tune, and secure DBMS, implement backups, and coordinate with software teams to ensure data integrity and availability.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in database administration, expertise in PL/SQL, performance optimization, and disaster recovery planning. US citizenship and Public Trust clearance eligibility are required.