Remote Senior Oracle & SQL Server DBA

SSG Official Website; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support the Veterans Affairs (VA) program. This 100% US-based remote role requires expertise in Oracle and SQL Server, delivering installation, tuning, backup/recovery, security, and administration of mission-critical databases.

The position, a Full Time W-2, demands 8+ years in database administration, HIPAA-informed data handling, and collaboration with IT staff. Citizenship and Public Trust clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and maintaining Oracle databases and SQL Server.
• Experience in database design and architecture.
• Proven experience in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security management.
• Proficiency in deploying, managing, and configuring SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Experience with database monitoring and maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of features like automated backups, snapshots, scaling, and read replicas.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server database architecture, management, and optimization.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for Oracle and SQL Server.
• Proficiency in Oracle and SQL Server database architecture, administration, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in PL/SQL programming and Oracle optimization.
• Experience with query optimization and indexing strategies for both SQL Server and Oracle.
• Proficiency in using performance monitoring tools to diagnose and resolve database performance issues.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery techniques, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience implementing and managing automated backup solutions.
• Understanding of database security best practices for SQL Server and Oracle.
• Experience with user authentication, authorization, encryption, and data masking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail for data integrity and system stability.
• Ability to work in a team with developers and system administrators.
• Strong documentation skills for configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver quality results.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade DBMS platforms.
• Create and manage database objects (tables, indexes, views, stored procedures).
• Monitor and maintain database objects and performance.
• Perform tuning and optimization of queries and indices.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies.
• Conduct regular backups and drills for data restoration.
• Collaborate with developers and IT staff to resolve database issues.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure databases comply with industry standards and security policies.
• Stay updated with latest database technologies and cloud services.

Skills

Oracle databases

SQL Server

Database design

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Security management

PL/SQL

Query optimization

Disaster recovery planning

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to support the Veterans Affairs (VA) program. This 100% US-based remote role requires expertise in Oracle and SQL Server, delivering installation, tuning, backup/recovery, security, and administration of mission-critical databases.

The position, a Full Time W-2, demands 8+ years in database administration, HIPAA-informed data handling, and collaboration with IT staff. Citizenship and Public Trust clearance are required.