Senior Database Administrator — Remote (Oracle/SQL Server)

SSG Official Website; Melbourne (FL); Remote; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator for a remote role supporting the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This full-time position requires 8+ years of database experience with Oracle and SQL Server, strong performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, and HIPAA awareness. U.S.

citizenship and Public Trust (MBI) clearance eligibility are required. You will install, configure, and optimize DBMS, manage users and security, and collaborate with IT staff to maintain data

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in database administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL Server databases and healthcare data is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade DBMS instances.
• Create and manage database objects: tables, indexes, views, procedures.
• Monitor and maintain database performance and security.
• Develop backup and recovery strategies and perform drills.
• Collaborate with developers and IT staff to resolve issues.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Oracle & SQL Server

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security management

PL/SQL

Query optimization

Database design

HIPAA compliance

Monitoring tools

Data security

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Monitoring software

EDIFecs tooling

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Senior Database Administrator for a remote role supporting the Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This full-time position requires 8+ years of database experience with Oracle and SQL Server, strong performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, and HIPAA awareness. U.S.

citizenship and Public Trust (MBI) clearance eligibility are required. You will install, configure, and optimize DBMS, manage users and security, and collaborate with IT staff to maintain data