Sr. SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

About the role

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to serve as a Subject Matter Expert supporting a federal customer's enterprise SQL database environment. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern Time. The position will provide administration, operations, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, development support, and technical leadership across SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments operating on-premises and in the cloud. The position requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant database experience, including significant expertise administering enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments. This role is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Administer and maintain SQL Server Cluster environments and standalone SQL databases
• Create, install, configure, and manage SQL databases and database servers
• Perform SQL Server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and scheduled maintenance
• Maintain and troubleshoot database High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions
• Perform advanced SQL Server performance tuning and optimization
• Analyze database performance metrics and identify queries, indexes, configurations, and infrastructure affecting database performance
• Develop and maintain SQL scripts and database administration automation
• Design and support database backup, restore, recovery, and DR processes
• Monitor database health, capacity, availability, and performance using enterprise monitoring tools such as Idera and SolarWinds
• Conduct proactive capacity planning and recommend infrastructure or configuration improvements
• Troubleshoot database-related application integrations, including integrations with enterprise applications such as SharePoint
• Manage database support requests, incidents, and change requests through ServiceNow
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for complex database incidents
• Develop and maintain database configuration and administration standards
• Support database security, auditing, encryption, and compliance requirements
• Work directly with technical teams and customer stakeholders to resolve database issues
• Participate in scheduled after-hours patching, server reboots, and support activities
• Document activities and contribute to required weekly customer support reports

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in