Senior SQL DBA - Multi-Cloud, HA & DR Specialist

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in the United States is seeking a Senior SQL DBA to design, implement, and maintain SQL Server RDBMS systems across multi-cloud environments. The role requires hands-on technical expertise and strong communication skills to ensure continuous availability of enterprise applications.

Key duties include design/installation/maintenance of SQL Server instances, backup strategies, HA and DR, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• Must have Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with DB architecture, topology and security.
• Knowledge of backup/restore and PITR strategies.
• Experience with SQL Server failover clustering and SAN replication.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, administer and maintain SQL Server instances in multi-cloud environments.
• Create users and manage permissions based on data access needs.
• Design backup and restore strategies for databases.
• Implement high-availability as part of disaster recovery planning.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day issues and optimize performance at server and database levels.
• Monitor backups, perform regular maintenance, and recover data if needed.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience

Azure and AWS cloud experience

Database architecture & topology

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Performance tuning & optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree or HS diploma/equivalent

Tools

SSIS/SSAS/SSRS

Job description

Peraton in the United States is seeking a Senior SQL DBA to design, implement, and maintain SQL Server RDBMS systems across multi-cloud environments. The role requires hands-on technical expertise and strong communication skills to ensure continuous availability of enterprise applications.

Key duties include design/installation/maintenance of SQL Server instances, backup strategies, HA and DR, and performance tuning.