SQL Server Database Administrator (Mid-Level)

North Point Technology; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology in the United States is seeking a mid-level SQL Server Database Administrator to support the GPO’s SQL Server and SQL Cluster environment alongside a senior DBA. This is a full-time, remote position with standard 8-hour ET days and occasional after-hours for patching and reboots.

You will administer SQL Server and clusters, perform patching and backups, troubleshoot issues, support MariaDB/MySQL/PostgreSQL, monitor systems, and contribute to weekly activity reports.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of database administration experience, with emphasis on SQL Server.
• Experience with SQL Clustering, T-SQL, and SQL scripting.
• Exposure to Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB.
• Experience creating and managing standalone SQL databases.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases
• Execute patching, installs, and routine maintenance
• Implement and test failovers, backups, and restores
• Support MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access databases
• Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint
• Work ServiceNow tickets and RFCs within SLAs
• Monitor systems with Idera and SolarWinds and build dashboards
• Contribute to weekly activity reports

Skills

Independent worker

Clear communication

Problem solving

Tools

SQL Server

SQL Clustering

T-SQL

MariaDB/MySQL/PostgreSQL

SharePoint

Job description

SQL Server Database Administrator (Mid-Level)

Location: Remote (U.S.). Supports the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC
Type: Full-time, contingent on contract award. Anticipated start November 16, 2026
Hours: 8 hours/day within 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM ET. Periodic scheduled after-hours work for patching and reboots

North Point Technology is hiring a mid-level SQL Server DBA to support GPO’s SQL Server and SQL Cluster environment alongside a senior SQL DBA.

What you’ll do:

• Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases
• Execute patching, installs, and routine maintenance
• Implement and test failovers, backups, and restores
• Support MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access databases
• Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint
• Work ServiceNow tickets and RFCs within SLAs
• Monitor systems with Idera and SolarWinds and build dashboards
• Contribute to weekly activity reports

What you need:

• 4+ years of database administration experience, primarily SQL Server
• Experience with SQL Clustering, T-SQL, and SQL scripting
• Exposure to Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB
• Experience creating and managing standalone SQL databases
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly

Preferred:

• Microsoft SQL Server or Azure data certification
• Federal support experience

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

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