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.

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.