SQL Specialist Senior Database Administrator - GPO DBA

Appone; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TeAM, Inc. is seeking a Senior SQL Specialist to support SQL Server environments across federal business units.

This role emphasizes tier-3 troubleshooting, AlwaysOn and FCI architectures, backup and disaster recovery planning, and security policy enforcement in a remote-capable setting. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of SQL Server experience, strong T-SQL skills, and a track record of driving reliable, compliant data infrastructure.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience administering enterprise SQL Server database environments.
• Strong demonstrated experience with SQL Server versions, SQL Clustering, and SQL scripting.
• Proficiency in T-SQL development and SQL scripting.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing standalone and/or clustered SQL Server databases to support enterprise applications.
• Experience with patching, server maintenance, and upgrade execution in SQL Server environments.
• Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures, including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), and failover testing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex SQL Server database issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate within and across division teams, and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier-3 troubleshooting, configuration, and routine/urgent support for SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments, directly enabling operations across all federal business units.
• Manage and support SQL Server database solutions including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, FCI, backup/recovery, schema management, patching, upgrades, HA/DR implementations, and application integration.
• Design and govern enterprise backup and restore strategies for SQL Server environments, conduct disaster recovery drills, and validate PITR procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Define and enforce database security policies, manage encryption configurations (including TDE, Always Encrypted), maintain auditing protocols, and ensure compliance with GPO IT Security policies and standards.
• Respond to RFCs and incident tickets via the Government's ticketing system, managing lifecycles to minimize downtime and enhance service delivery.
• Resolve tickets according to operational SLAs.
• Lead or collaborate on SQL Server database builds, upgrades, and application-integration efforts (including SharePoint and legacy business systems).
• Perform proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring.
• Provide database administration, development, and maintenance across on-premises servers and cloud environments as required.
• Develop and maintain SQL scripts, T-SQL stored procedures, and automation to support database operations and maintenance tasks.
• Set patching cadence and risk controls; oversee the execution of patching cycles to maintain system stability and security compliance.
• Proactively address system errors and participate in after-hours activities as needed for business continuity.
• Deliver clear, actionable weekly reports that inform Government leadership and business units of ongoing activities, accomplishments, and risk/issues.
• Collaborate within and across division teams and communicate effectively with both IT and non-technical stakeholders, up to executive leadership.
• Support cross-platform database interoperability (including Oracle, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access) as needed.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

T-SQL Development

High Availability & DR

Incident Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell scripting

ServiceNow

SQL Server Always On

Failover Clustering

Job description

SQL Specialist Senior 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

• Provide tier-3 troubleshooting, configuration, and routine/urgent support for SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments, directly enabling operations across all federal business units.
• Manage and support SQL Server database solutions including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), backup/recovery, schema management, patching, upgrades, High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) implementations, and application integration.
• Design and govern enterprise backup and restore strategies for SQL Server environments, conduct disaster recovery drills, and validate point-in-time recovery (PITR) procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Define and enforce database security policies, manage encryption configurations (including TDE, Always Encrypted), maintain auditing protocols, and ensure compliance with GPO IT Security policies and standards.
• Respond to Requests for Change (RFCs) and incident tickets via the Government's ticketing system, managing request lifecycles from submission to closeout to minimize downtime and enhance service delivery.
• Resolve tickets according to operational SLAs.
• Serve as the incident command lead for SQL Server database incidents, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement preventive measures to reduce recurring issues.
• Lead or collaborate on SQL Server database builds, upgrades, and application-integration efforts (including but not limited to SharePoint and legacy business systems).
• Perform proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring.
• Provide database administration, development, and maintenance across on-premises servers and cloud environments as required.
• Develop and maintain SQL scripts, T-SQL stored procedures, and automation to support database operations and maintenance tasks.
• Set patching cadence and risk controls; oversee the execution of patching cycles to maintain system stability and security compliance.
• Proactively address system errors and participate in after-hours activities as needed for business continuity.
• Deliver clear, actionable weekly reports that inform Government leadership and business units of ongoing activities, accomplishments, and risk/issues.
• Collaborate within and across division teams and communicate effectively with both IT and non-technical stakeholders, up to executive leadership.
• Support cross-platform database interoperability (including Oracle, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access) as needed.

Position Requirements

Mandatory — Government Pass/Fail

• At least 8 years' experience administering enterprise SQL Server database environments.
• Strong demonstrated experience with SQL Server (including current and recent versions), SQL Clustering, and SQL scripting.
• Proficiency in T-SQL development and SQL scripting.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing standalone and/or clustered SQL Server databases to support enterprise applications.
• Experience with patching, server maintenance, and upgrade execution in SQL Server environments.
• Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures, including AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), and failover testing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex SQL Server database issues and perform root cause analysis.
• 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 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 designing and governing enterprise backup and restore strategies, including disaster recovery drills and PITR validation.
• Experience establishing and governing database security policies, encryption standards (TDE, Always Encrypted), and audit frameworks.
• Experience with SharePoint integration or other enterprise application integration involving SQL Server backends.
• PowerShell scripting and automation for SQL Server administration tasks.
• 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: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator (current/legacy)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
• CompTIA DataSys+

Education

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

Duty Location: Remote

Work Arrangement: Remote

Travel Requirements: none

Minimum Security Clearance Required: Unclassified and Confidential

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

This position is currently accepting applications.