Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:This organization operates within the database administration sector, supporting enterprise database environments primarily for federal customers. They address the challenge of maintaining and optimizing highly available SQL and Oracle databases in complex, security-sensitive settings. About the Opportunity:The SENIOR SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA) role involves administering, securing, and optimizing enterprise-level SQL and Oracle databases. This position ensures database availability, performance, and security, directly impacting the reliability of critical federal systems. Responsibilities:Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL and Oracle databasesManage database provisioning, installations, upgrades, patching, and server maintenanceDevelop and maintain backup, restore, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery processesPerform advanced database, query, optimizer, and storage performance tuningEstablish and support monitoring, alerting, security, compliance, and database configuration standardsDevelop SQL scripts and automation to improve database operationsTroubleshoot complex database incidents and perform root-cause analysisCollaborate across infrastructure, application, security, and operations teamsSupport scheduled after-hours patching, reboots, and maintenance Requirements:Minimum 8 years of database administration experienceStrong hands-on expertise with SQL Server, SQL Clustering, and SQL ScriptingExperience with Oracle Database, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and Microsoft AccessSkilled in creating and managing standalone SQL and Oracle databasesAbility to identify and triage database and server issuesExperience with server maintenance, software installations, upgrades, and patchingProficiency in High Availability, Disaster Recovery, backup, and restore processesExpertise in database performance tuning, monitoring, security, compliance, automation, and incident managementAbility to work independently and collaborate across teamsStrong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skillsMust reside and work within the United StatesWilling to complete federal background/suitability screening and fingerprinting if requiredAvailability for 8 working hours per day between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM ETAbility to support occasional scheduled after-hours maintenanceU.S. citizenship required Preferred Qualifications:Professional SQL Server or database certificationsCurrent or prior federal background investigation or Public TrustExperience with federal government or contractingFamiliarity with ServiceNow, Idera, SolarWinds, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Datadog, or DynatraceExperience supporting cloud database environments Pay Range and Compensation Package:$150,000–$180,000 per year as a W2, negotiable$80/hr.–$100/hr. as a 1099 Benefits & Perks:Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.