Senior Cloud SQL Server DBA & Migration Lead

SAIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior SQL Server Cloud Database Administrator and Migration Expert to lead migrations from on‑premises to AWS and Azure.

The role demands hands‑on experience with Always‑on, SQL Clusters, cloud IaaS/PaaS, security controls, and capacity planning. You will mentor DBAs, optimize performance, and collaborate with stakeholders in a high‑tempo, on‑site environment in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience (4 years experience in lieu of degree).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship or Green Card.
• SQL Server and AWS or Azure Cloud Certified.
• Hands on migrating Always‑on and SQL Cluster to Azure and AWS Cloud.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server administration both on‑premises and in AWS and Azure Cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level database platforms across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Plan and execute migrations of SQL databases from on‑premises to AWS and Azure Cloud (IaaS and PaaS).
• Monitor performance, security, and reliability of databases; implement DR strategies.
• Mentor DBAs on cloud best practices and automate operational workflows.

Skills

SQL Server

AWS

Azure

Migration

High availability

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Tools

VMware

IaaS

PaaS

SQL Server management

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior SQL Server Cloud Database Administrator and Migration Expert to lead migrations from on‑premises to AWS and Azure.

The role demands hands‑on experience with Always‑on, SQL Clusters, cloud IaaS/PaaS, security controls, and capacity planning. You will mentor DBAs, optimize performance, and collaborate with stakeholders in a high‑tempo, on‑site environment in Washington, DC.