SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA II) to support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments for a federal customer. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern Time. The DBA will perform day-to-day database administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, patching, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and application support activities. This role is contingent upon contract award.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases and database servers.
• Support standalone SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server environments.
• Create and configure databases in support of application and business requirements.
• Monitor database availability, capacity, performance, and health.
• Use tools such as Idera and SolarWinds to monitor databases and proactively identify issues.
• Perform SQL performance tuning and index/query optimization.
• Execute and validate database backups and restores.
• Implement and test High Availability and Disaster Recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot database, server, and application integration issues.
• Develop SQL scripts and automation for routine database administration activities.
• Support database security, encryption, auditing, and operational compliance.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and RFCs through ServiceNow.
• Participate in database maintenance and change-management activities.
• Collaborate with senior DBAs, developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical personnel.
• Maintain technical and operational documentation.
• Contribute to weekly support activity and accomplishment reports.
• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance, patching, and server support as needed.

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA II) to support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments for a federal customer. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern ...

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of database administration experience.
• Hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
• Experience in several of the following:
• Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Server Clustering
• SQL scripting
• Backup and restore
• Database patching
• Database performance tuning
• Monitoring and alerting
• High Availability
• Disaster Recovery
• Database security
• Scripting and automation
• Incident troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft/SQL professional certification.
• Federal government IT experience.
• Cloud database administration experience.
• ServiceNow experience.
• Idera and/or SolarWinds experience.
• Experience or familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access.

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA II) to support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments for a federal customer. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern Time. The DBA will perform day-to-day database administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, patching, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and application support activities. This role is contingent upon contract award.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases and database servers.
• Support standalone SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server environments.
• Create and configure databases in support of application and business requirements.
• Monitor database availability, capacity, performance, and health.
• Use tools such as Idera and SolarWinds to monitor databases and proactively identify issues.
• Perform SQL performance tuning and index/query optimization.
• Execute and validate database backups and restores.
• Implement and test High Availability and Disaster Recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot database, server, and application integration issues.
• Develop SQL scripts and automation for routine database administration activities.
• Support database security, encryption, auditing, and operational compliance.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and RFCs through ServiceNow.
• Participate in database maintenance and change-management activities.
• Collaborate with senior DBAs, developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical personnel.
• Maintain technical and operational documentation.
• Contribute to weekly support activity and accomplishment reports.
• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance, patching, and server support as needed.

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA II) to support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments for a federal customer. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern ...

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of database administration experience.
• Hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
• Experience in several of the following:
• Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Server Clustering
• SQL scripting
• Backup and restore
• Database patching
• Database performance tuning
• Monitoring and alerting
• High Availability
• Disaster Recovery
• Database security
• Scripting and automation
• Incident troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft/SQL professional certification.
• Federal government IT experience.
• Cloud database administration experience.
• ServiceNow experience.
• Idera and/or SolarWinds experience.
• Experience or familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access.