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Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

GovCIOWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 11, 2026

Why this role stands out

This fully remote Senior SQL Server Database Administrator role at GovCIO offers a competitive salary of $125,000 - $140,000 and the chance to lead enterprise-level database management with significant growth potential. You'll thrive here if you possess deep expertise in SQL Server, HA/DR configurations, and T-SQL optimization, and are eager to contribute to a reputable organization. Apply today to leverage your skills and advance your career in a flexible, impactful position.

Quick overview

Salary$125k - $140k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeRemote
LocationWashington, DC, United States
Posted1 week ago
MariaDBMySQLOracleSQLSQL ServerT-SQLAzurePostgreSQLPowerShell

Job description

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.
Responsibilities
  • Architect, install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments (2012-2022+).
  • Manage SQL Server Clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and other HA/DR configurations.
  • Develop and optimize complex T-SQL stored procedures, views, triggers, and scripts.
  • Automate administrative routines using PowerShell, SQL scripting, and other automation tools.
  • Perform index tuning, query optimization, statistics management, and performance troubleshooting.
  • Implement secure configurations, audit mechanisms, and access management guidelines.
  • Lead database migrations, schema design, integration planning, and cloud-readiness initiatives.
  • Provide expert guidance to developers and cross-functional project teams.
  • Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and creation of corrective action plans.
  • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams.

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.

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