Senior SQL Server Database Administrator- Remote

Vinsys Information Technology Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinsys Information Technology Inc is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator for a Federal client. This remote role requires US work authorization and GPO Public Trust vetting.

The candidate will administer SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud, lead performance tuning, DR planning, and incident resolution, while ensuring security and compliance. Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in SQL Server database disciplines with hands-on expertise.
• Proficiency in SQL, clustering, provisioning, backup/restoration, and security.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with staff and management.
• Preferred: professional SQL Server certification.

Responsibilities

• Create, configure, administer, and maintain standalone and clustered SQL Server databases.
• Diagnose database and application integration issues; lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and incident resolution.
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive health monitoring.
• Maintain high availability, backup/restoration, and disaster recovery capabilities; plan and validate recovery and failover procedures.
• Execute software upgrades, patching, server maintenance, and approved change requests.
• Maintain database security and compliance; support continuity-of-operations activities.
• Manage ServiceNow tickets through resolution and provide weekly activity reports.
• Establish administration standards, automation practices, and operational documentation.

Skills

SQL Server expert

SQL scripting

Performance tuning

HA/DR planning

Independent worker

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Professional SQL Server certification

Tools

Idera

SolarWinds

ServiceNow

Cloud databases

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MariaDB

MS Access

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administratorf for Federal Client.

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Remote

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, perform work from within CONUS, and successfully complete GPO Public Trust security vetting.

Role

Provide senior database administration, development, maintenance, and operational support for GPO's SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Create, configure, administer, and maintain standalone and clustered SQL Server databases.
• Diagnose database and application integration issues; lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and incident resolution.
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and proactive health monitoring.
• Maintain high availability, backup/restoration, and disaster recovery capabilities; plan and validate recovery and failover procedures.
• Execute software upgrades, patching, server maintenance, and approved change requests.
• Maintain database security and compliance; support continuity-of-operations activities.
• Manage ServiceNow tickets through resolution and provide weekly activity reports.
• Establish administration standards, automation practices, and operational documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in the required database disciplines, with demonstrated SQL Server expertise.
• Hands-on experience with SQL, SQL Server, SQL clustering, and SQL scripting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in database provisioning, performance tuning, backup/restoration, HA/DR, security, and incident management.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across teams, and communicate with staff and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional SQL Server certification.
• Experience with Idera, SolarWinds, ServiceNow, and cloud database environments.
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MS Access, and database-related application integrations.