Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client: The organization operates in the data analytics and business intelligence sector, focusing on delivering data solutions that empower Federal customers. It addresses challenges related to database management, performance, availability, and security, particularly in migrating and modernizing on-premise database environments to cloud and serverless platforms. The organization is experiencing rapid growth and is expanding its capabilities to ensure scalability of its data systems. About the Opportunity: The MICROSOFT SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR will play a critical role in supporting migration and modernization efforts of database environments. This position ensures the performance, availability, and security of databases that underpin key systems, contributing to the organization’s ability to provide reliable and scalable data solutions. The role involves proactive management of database systems and collaboration with development teams to maintain and enhance data infrastructure. Responsibilities: Ensure availability and performance of databases supporting organizational systems. Perform and assist in performance tuning and migration of databases to Azure cloud and serverless solutions. Support development teams by analyzing database sources, ETL processes, and reporting product usage. Monitor database systems to maintain security, minimize downtime, and oversee maintenance tasks such as rollouts, patching, and upgrades. Create and maintain technical documentation and develop an understanding of business data to implement effective solutions. Operate within a structured, agile development environment. Requirements: United States citizenship. Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance. Minimum of 4 years experience designing and developing Microsoft SQL Server databases, including tables, views, functions, and stored procedures. Proficiency in writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting SQL queries for applications, reporting, and analytics. Experience supporting data integration efforts, including ETL processes and platform connections. Knowledge of maintaining security controls, permissions, encryption, and auditing within SQL Server. Collaborative experience supporting data modeling, schema design, and solution development with application teams. Pay Range and Compensation Package: Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.