SQL Server Database Administrator

DSA; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator to join their dedicated team in a full-time remote role. In this position, you will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting SQL Server instances while supporting a complex enterprise application. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a critical mindset, and experience with SQL Server management. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and security for critical systems. If you are passionate about database management and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA with installation/configuration.
• Active Security+ Certification and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure SQL database servers for custom software needs.
• Monitor system health and performance, ensuring high availability.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Performance Tuning and Optimization

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Active Security+ Certification

Tools

SQL Server 2016-2022

SQL Profiler

Windows Server

Gitlab

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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Description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. has an opening for a Structured Query Language (SQL) Database Administrator. This is a full-time remote position that requires candidate-supplied internet connection. The SQL Database Administrator (DBA) will work as part of a dedicated team supporting a complex Air Force enterprise application. This role will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting SQL Server instances.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA (installing/configuring SQL Server 2016-2022)
• 3 to 5 years of experience with backups, restores and recovery models
• 2 years of experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO)
• Experience with SQL Profiler to generate traces, view execution plans, identify deadlocks/contention and resolve them
• Demonstrated experience with Windows Server and Active Directory account management
• Critical thinker with problem-solving and time-management skills
• Works effectively with other IT professionals and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience using a modern ticket management system
• Active Security+ Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Current Knowledge of Air Force Network environments
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on SQL Server
• Experience supporting distributed SQL Server instances and/or SQL Server Replication
• Experience installing/configuring SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) on SQL 2016-2022
• Experience with Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
• Experience using Gitlab or similar repository tools
• Experience working in a Microsoft Azure environment
• Microsoft DP-300

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL database servers to meet custom software needs
• Monitor system health and performance
• Ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
• Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
• Must be detail oriented and work well with a team

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT System Operations and Maintenance