Remote SQL Specialist & Enterprise DBA (HA/DR)

Appone; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TeAM, Inc. is seeking a Senior SQL Specialist to support SQL Server environments across federal business units.

This role emphasizes tier-3 troubleshooting, AlwaysOn and FCI architectures, backup and disaster recovery planning, and security policy enforcement in a remote-capable setting. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of SQL Server experience, strong T-SQL skills, and a track record of driving reliable, compliant data infrastructure.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience administering enterprise SQL Server database environments.
• Strong demonstrated experience with SQL Server versions, SQL Clustering, and SQL scripting.
• Proficiency in T-SQL development and SQL scripting.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing standalone and/or clustered SQL Server databases to support enterprise applications.
• Experience with patching, server maintenance, and upgrade execution in SQL Server environments.
• Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures, including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), and failover testing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex SQL Server database issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate within and across division teams, and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier-3 troubleshooting, configuration, and routine/urgent support for SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments, directly enabling operations across all federal business units.
• Manage and support SQL Server database solutions including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, FCI, backup/recovery, schema management, patching, upgrades, HA/DR implementations, and application integration.
• Design and govern enterprise backup and restore strategies for SQL Server environments, conduct disaster recovery drills, and validate PITR procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Define and enforce database security policies, manage encryption configurations (including TDE, Always Encrypted), maintain auditing protocols, and ensure compliance with GPO IT Security policies and standards.
• Respond to RFCs and incident tickets via the Government's ticketing system, managing lifecycles to minimize downtime and enhance service delivery.
• Resolve tickets according to operational SLAs.
• Lead or collaborate on SQL Server database builds, upgrades, and application-integration efforts (including SharePoint and legacy business systems).
• Perform proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring.
• Provide database administration, development, and maintenance across on-premises servers and cloud environments as required.
• Develop and maintain SQL scripts, T-SQL stored procedures, and automation to support database operations and maintenance tasks.
• Set patching cadence and risk controls; oversee the execution of patching cycles to maintain system stability and security compliance.
• Proactively address system errors and participate in after-hours activities as needed for business continuity.
• Deliver clear, actionable weekly reports that inform Government leadership and business units of ongoing activities, accomplishments, and risk/issues.
• Collaborate within and across division teams and communicate effectively with both IT and non-technical stakeholders, up to executive leadership.
• Support cross-platform database interoperability (including Oracle, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access) as needed.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

T-SQL Development

High Availability & DR

Incident Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell scripting

ServiceNow

SQL Server Always On

Failover Clustering

Job description

TeAM, Inc. is seeking a Senior SQL Specialist to support SQL Server environments across federal business units.

This role emphasizes tier-3 troubleshooting, AlwaysOn and FCI architectures, backup and disaster recovery planning, and security policy enforcement in a remote-capable setting. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of SQL Server experience, strong T-SQL skills, and a track record of driving reliable, compliant data infrastructure.