Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator - Remote / Telecommute
Job Overview: Pay Range: $55.00hr - $60.00hr Requirement/Must Have:
- 8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments.
- Strong Always On, T-SQL, and performance tuning expertise.
- MySQL administration experience preferred.
- Healthcare or other regulated-industry experience a plus.
- Availability during business hours (ET).
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation.
- Ability to execute changes during off-hours maintenance windows.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, monitor, and tune SQL Server (2016-2022) across production and non-production environments.
- Manage backup/recovery, Always On availability groups, replication, and patching/upgrades.
- Execute changes during off-hours maintenance windows.
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and incident/root-cause resolution.
- Support application teams with deployments, refreshes, and schema changes.
- Maintain security, access controls, and audit compliance.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
Nice to Have:
- MySQL administration experience.
- Healthcare or other regulated-industry experience.
Skills:
- Salesforce.
- Access Control.
- Compliance Management.
- Microsoft SQL Server.
- Resource Management.
- Always On.
- T-SQL.
- Performance Tuning.
- Backup/Recovery.
- Replication.
- Patching/Upgrades.
- Capacity Planning.
Qualification And Education:
- 8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments.
- Strong Always On, T-SQL, and performance tuning expertise.
Benefits: Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.