Senior SQL Server DBA — Performance, HA/DR & Security

StaffXpert LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffXpert LLC seeks a seasoned SQL Server Database Administrator to maintain, optimize, and secure SQL Server environments in the Washington, DC area. You will drive performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and data security while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate has deep SQL Server expertise, strong scripting abilities in T-SQL/PowerShell, and experience with cloud-based databases to support mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Experience administering SQL Server databases with strong troubleshooting and tuning skills.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS SQL Database) is a plus.
• Ability to design scalable database schemas and optimize query performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to define database requirements.
• Lead performance tuning and optimization initiatives.
• Ensure security controls and compliance for data protection in the database environment.
• Manage upgrades, migrations, and DR/HA strategies for critical systems.

Skills

SQL Server administration

T-SQL

Database design

Troubleshooting

Performance optimization

Cloud databases

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Profiler

Extended Events

PowerShell

T-SQL scripts

Job description

StaffXpert LLC seeks a seasoned SQL Server Database Administrator to maintain, optimize, and secure SQL Server environments in the Washington, DC area. You will drive performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and data security while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate has deep SQL Server expertise, strong scripting abilities in T-SQL/PowerShell, and experience with cloud-based databases to support mission-critical systems.