Senior SharePoint Database Administrator (DBA)

Makpar

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About The Position

Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior SharePoint Database Administrator (DBA). The Senior SharePoint Database Administrator provides advanced administration, engineering, and operational support for Microsoft SharePoint environments supporting Federal mission systems. This role is responsible for the design, configuration, security, performance, availability, and lifecycle management of SharePoint content databases and supporting SQL Server or Azure SQL platforms in alignment with Federal cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance requirements. The Senior SharePoint DBA ensures high availability, disaster recovery, data integrity, and secure access across SharePoint Server (on-premises) and SharePoint Online hybrid environments, supporting both development/modernization efforts and steady-state operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience administering SharePoint environments in enterprise or Federal Government IT environments
• At least 5 years supporting SharePoint databases (SharePoint Server and/or SharePoint Online back-end services) in production environments
• Microsoft SharePoint Server and/or SharePoint Online administration
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server (on-prem and/or Azure SQL)
• Database backup, restore, replication, and performance tuning
• PowerShell scripting for SharePoint and database automation
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, or hybrid environments
• Understanding of SharePoint service architecture (Search, User Profile, Managed Metadata, etc.)
• Familiarity with Power Platform dependencies on SharePoint data
• Experience supporting systems subject to NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, OMB, and CDM
• Participation in ATO packages, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities
• Bachelor Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server / Azure Database Administration (or successor role-based certification)
• Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / Moderate or High-Risk Background Investigation
• U.S. Citizenship required (as applicable per RFP)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Federal agencies or regulated environments preferred
• Microsoft Certified: SharePoint Certification (legacy or current role-based equivalents)
• ITIL Foundation
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Security+
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Federal security or cloud certifications aligned to FedRAMP/NIST environments

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize SharePoint content databases, service application databases, and usage databases
• Design and implement database strategies supporting SharePoint Server, hybrid, and M365 environments
• Perform database provisioning, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning in accordance with change management procedures
• Monitor database health, performance, growth, and storage utilization; implement tuning and optimization strategies
• Design and execute backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for SharePoint databases using native and third-party tools
• Support high availability (HA) and failover architectures, including clustering and geo-redundancy where applicable
• Conduct regular DR tests and validate recovery time and recovery point objectives (RTO/RPO)
• Implement and enforce database security controls aligned with NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and IRS/CDM requirements
• Manage service accounts, permissions, encryption, and privileged access in coordination with ICAM and cybersecurity teams
• Support audits, ATO activities, STIG compliance, and POA&M remediation efforts
• Collaborate with SharePoint architects, administrators, developers, and cloud teams to support modernization and migration initiatives
• Support content migrations, upgrades, and transformations (e.g., SharePoint Server to SharePoint Online)
• Troubleshoot complex SharePoint/database issues, including performance degradation, data corruption, and service failures
• Support Power Platform, search, workflow, and integration dependencies related to SharePoint data stores
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including database architecture diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and configuration baselines
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, operational reviews, and change control boards (CCB)
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support and subject matter expertise to operations and engineering teams

Benefits

• great benefits package
• excellent training and career development opportunities
• flexible work schedules
• generous compensation package
• outstanding benefits
• environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior