Senior SQL Server DBA & Windows Systems Admin

Respecinc; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPEC is seeking a hands-on Senior SQL Server Database Administrator and Windows Systems Administrator to support the NPIRS environment. This role combines database and OS administration across development, test, and production, ideal for a technical generalist.

You will install, configure, migrate, secure, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases and Windows servers, manage backups, disaster recovery, and ensure data integrity, performance, and availability across roughly 60 servers.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases using SSMS.
• Experience installing, configuring, migrating, securing, and maintaining SQL Server instances.
• Experience administering Windows servers, including provisioning, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in T-SQL and performance tuning of queries and objects.
• Experience developing or maintaining SSIS packages and supporting SSRS reporting.
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, DR, security, and data integrity.
• Ability to operate in multiple environments using SDLC processes.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain Government security clearance or suitability.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, patch, and migrate SQL Server databases.
• Administer SQL Server environments using SSMS; monitor performance and security.
• Manage backups, high availability, and disaster recovery processes.
• Support data integration, reporting, and data warehouse environments.
• Administer Windows servers and VMware virtualization; patch and troubleshoot.
• Coordinate changes to ensure application availability and functionality.
• Document configurations, processes, and change management workflows.
• Collaborate with developers and vendors to resolve issues.

Skills

SQL Server

SSMS

T-SQL

SSIS

SSRS

Windows Server

VMware

Job description

RESPEC is seeking a hands-on Senior SQL Server Database Administrator and Windows Systems Administrator to support the NPIRS environment. This role combines database and OS administration across development, test, and production, ideal for a technical generalist.

You will install, configure, migrate, secure, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases and Windows servers, manage backups, disaster recovery, and ensure data integrity, performance, and availability across roughly 60 servers.