Senior Database DBA — Oracle/SQL Server (Remote)

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 100% remote role supporting the Veterans Affairs department. The position requires expert Oracle and SQL Server skills, strong design and performance tuning abilities, and compliance with security and HIPAA-like standards. A U.S.

citizenship-eligible candidate with a Public Trust clearance is preferred. The role emphasizes upgrading, maintaining, and securing complex databases, implementing robust backup/recovery, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Experience in database design and architecture.
• Proven performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools and query optimization.
• Knowledge of HIPAA/cloud data architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade DBMS instances.
• Create and manage database objects (tables, indexes, views, stored procedures).
• Monitor and maintain database performance and security.
• Develop backup and recovery strategies and drills.
• Collaborate with developers and IT staff to resolve issues.
• Maintain documentation and runbooks for configurations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with standards and best practices.

Skills

Oracle DBMS

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security management

PL/SQL

Query optimization

Database design

Monitoring tools

Data security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Edifecs

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 100% remote role supporting the Veterans Affairs department. The position requires expert Oracle and SQL Server skills, strong design and performance tuning abilities, and compliance with security and HIPAA-like standards. A U.S.

citizenship-eligible candidate with a Public Trust clearance is preferred. The role emphasizes upgrading, maintaining, and securing complex databases, implementing robust backup/recovery, and