Remote Senior DBA: Oracle & SQL Server Pro

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 100% remote U.S. based position in the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. The role requires 8+ years of experience with Oracle and SQL Server, database design, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management.

A Public Trust (MBI) clearance is required. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT and advanced knowledge of PL/SQL, indexing strategies, and DR planning.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Oracle and SQL Server databases
• Strong knowledge of database design and architecture
• Expertise in backup, recovery, and security management
• Proficiency with PL/SQL and SQL tuning
• Familiarity with monitoring and maintenance tools

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade DBMS systems
• Create and manage database objects
• Monitor and optimize database performance
• Develop backup and recovery strategies
• Enforce database security policies and access controls
• Collaborate with developers and IT staff to resolve issues
• Document configurations, procedures, and guidelines

Skills

Oracle DB

SQL Server

Database design

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security management

PL/SQL

Query optimization

Monitoring tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Oracle tools

SQL Server tools

EDIFECS tooling

Monitoring tools

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 100% remote U.S. based position in the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. The role requires 8+ years of experience with Oracle and SQL Server, database design, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management.

A Public Trust (MBI) clearance is required. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT and advanced knowledge of PL/SQL, indexing strategies, and DR planning.