SQL Specialist - Mid-Level+ Database Administrator GPO DBA

Technology, Automation, and Management, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Automation & Management (TeAM), Inc. seeks a mid-level+ SQL Specialist/DBA to support SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud realms.

You will back up and restore data, apply patches, and integrate applications such as SharePoint and legacy systems while maintaining security baselines and auditing per policy. The role requires strong T-SQL skills, PowerShell automation, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience administering enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Experience with SQL Server, including current and recent versions.
• Experience with backup/restore, patching, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ability to troubleshoot and escalate complex issues with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier-2/tier-3 troubleshooting for SQL Server environments.
• Support backup, patching, upgrades, and application integration.
• Implement security baselines and auditing per IT policies.
• Respond to RFCs and incidents with incident lifecycle management.
• Collaborate across division teams and produce weekly reports.
• Support SQL Server on-premises and cloud environments.

Skills

SQL Server administration

T-SQL development

PowerShell scripting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SharePoint

MS Access

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AlwaysOn Availability Groups

ServiceNow

SolarWinds

IaC tooling

Job description

SQL Specialist - Mid-Level+ Database Administrator GPO DBA

EOE Statement
Technology Automation & Management (TeAM), Inc.
TeAM is looking for highly motivated and highly skilled individuals who are ready for exciting opportunities with a growing company. For more than a quarter of a century, we've built our reputation as a premier solutions provider to the Federal Government, and eagerly seek creative problem solvers to join our TeAM.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

Responsibilities

• Provide tier-2/tier-3 troubleshooting, configuration, and routine support for SQL Server environments under the guidance of and in collaboration with the Senior SQL DBA, directly supporting operations across all federal business units.
• Support SQL Server database solutions including backup/recovery operations, schema management, patching, upgrades, and application integration.
• Execute backup and restore operations, design backup schedules, validate restore integrity, and support disaster recovery testing and point-in-time recovery (PITR) procedures as directed by the Senior SQL DBA.
• Implement security baselines, encryption configurations, and auditing protocols in accordance with GPO IT Security policies and standards.
• Respond to Requests for Change (RFCs) and incident tickets via the Government's ticketing system, supporting request lifecycles from submission to closeout to minimize downtime and enhance service delivery.
• Resolve tickets according to operational SLAs, escalating complex issues to the Senior SQL DBA as appropriate.
• Assist with SQL Server database builds, upgrades, and application-integration efforts (including but not limited to SharePoint and legacy business systems).
• Support proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring, identifying trends and escalating anomalies.
• Provide database administration and maintenance across on-premises servers and cloud environments as required.
• Execute patching cycles, apply minor and major patches, and validate system stability post-deployment.
• Proactively address system errors and participate in after-hours activities as needed for business continuity.
• Contribute to clear, actionable weekly reports detailing support activities, accomplishments, and risk/issues.
• Collaborate within and across division teams and communicate effectively with both IT and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide complementary team technology coverage for MariaDB, MS Access, and additional PostgreSQL/MySQL environments as part of the team's collective technology stack responsibilities.

Position Requirements

• At least 4 years' experience administering enterprise SQL Server database environments.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL Server (including current and recent versions).
• Experience with SQL scripting and T-SQL development.
• Experience with patching, server maintenance, and upgrade execution in SQL Server environments.
• Experience with database backup and restore operations, including validation and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot SQL Server database issues and escalation complex problems appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate within and across division teams, and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Highly Desired

• Experience with SQL Server Clustering.
• Experience with AlwaysOn Availability Groups and/or Failover Cluster Instances (FCI).
• Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures, including failover testing.
• PowerShell scripting and automation for SQL Server administration tasks.
• Experience with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platform for ticket lifecycle management.
• Experience with Idera and/or SolarWinds for SQL Server database monitoring and capacity planning.
• Experience administering SQL Server databases in cloud environments (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
• Experience with MariaDB administration (supports team complementary coverage).
• Experience with MS Access database support (supports team complementary coverage).
• Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL administration (supports team complementary coverage).
• Experience performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for SQL Server database incidents.
• Experience implementing database security baselines, encryption (TDE, Always Encrypted), and auditing.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies or standardized runbook automation for SQL Server provisioning.
• Experience supporting federal agency data platforms, modernization, or NIST cyber-compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, or modern database service management frameworks.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator (current/legacy)
• CompTIA DataSys+

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent directly relevant professional experience accepted.

Duty Location: Remote

Work Arrangement: Remote

Travel Requirements: none

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Tags Remote

PENDING CONTRACT AWARD Pending Contract

Relocation Assistance N/A

Sign-on Bonus

Travel Required

RFI/RFP

Req Number INF-26-00046

Location GPO DBA

This position is currently accepting applications.