SQL Database Administrator

DANE LLC•Washington, DC

5h•$125,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DANE is seeking an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to support enterprise database operations where reliability, security, performance, and availability are critical. The role manages Microsoft SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, administration, backups and recovery, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. It involves close collaboration with project teams and stakeholders to support application requirements, implement database solutions, and maintain performance across enterprise production environments. The position supports complex, high-availability environments and helps ensure data integrity and security. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Washington, DC. It is 100% on-site for the first two months, then generally two days on-site and three days telework; USCP may increase on-site days. The schedule is 40 hours per week, eight hours per day. The role may require on-call and after-hours maintenance activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access. Relocation benefits are not available. Employment classification eligibility is W2.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of database administration experience supporting enterprise environments.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
Strong experience with SQL Server installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance.
Experience with database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Proficiency in SQL Server performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning, including query optimization and indexing strategies.
Experience managing high-availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Log Shipping.
Knowledge of database security best practices, including user access management, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements.
Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, and patch management activities.
Strong understanding of database architecture, capacity planning, storage management, and data integrity principles.
Experience supporting mission-critical applications and databases with high-availability requirements.
Proficiency in SQL, T-SQL scripting, and database automation techniques.
Experience working collaboratively with development, infrastructure, and application support teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent Microsoft SQL Server certification.
Experience supporting federal government or other highly regulated environments.
Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or cloud-based database platforms.
Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and database automation tools.
Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
Experience implementing database monitoring tools such as SolarWinds DPA, Redgate SQL Monitor, Quest Foglight, or SentryOne.
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and database deployment methodologies.
Experience mentoring junior DBAs and providing technical leadership on database initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise production environments.
Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SQL Server instances to support performance and security.
Monitor database health, performance, availability, and capacity; proactively identify and resolve issues.
Tune database performance, optimize queries, and develop indexing strategies.
Develop, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans and procedures.
Protect databases through access controls, permissions management, encryption, and compliance with organizational policies.
Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, outages, and performance bottlenecks.
Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and project teams on application and database requirements.
Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and environment refresh activities.
Design and maintain high-availability and failover solutions to minimize downtime and support business continuity.
Create and maintain database administration documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical guides.
Support data integrity, data quality, and database lifecycle management activities.
Conduct capacity planning and recommend hardware, storage, and database architecture improvements.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database administrators and support staff.
Participate in system audits, security assessments, and compliance reviews as needed.
Support on-call and after-hours maintenance activities when required to maintain critical database services.