Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to lead the management of enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple platforms. This position will be located in Washington, D.C. and will be a fully remote within the United States position. Responsibilities:

Leads the management of enterprise SQL Server environments across multiple platforms, ensuring database scalability, performance, and resilience. This SME-level role requires mastery of SQL Server systems and related database technologies.Responsibilities* Architect, install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments (2012–2022+). * Manage SQL Server Clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and other HA/DR configurations. * Develop and optimize complex T‑SQL stored procedures, views, triggers, and scripts. * Automate administrative routines using PowerShell, SQL scripting, and other automation tools. * Perform index tuning, query optimization, statistics management, and performance troubleshooting. * Implement secure configurations, audit mechanisms, and access management guidelines. * Lead database migrations, schema design, integration planning, and cloud‑readiness initiatives. * Provide expert guidance to developers and cross-functional project teams. * Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and creation of corrective action plans. * Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience* Minimum 8 years SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise-scale environments. * Demonstrated expertise across SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, SQL Scripting, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access. * Extensive experience building and supporting standalone and clustered SQL Server databases. * Proven success maintaining HA/DR environments and performance tuning. * Strong command of PowerShell, T‑SQL, and database automation. * Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration capabilities.

Preferred Certifications

* Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate * Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) in Data Management & Analytics

Posted Salary Range: USD $125,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.