Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client: This organization operates within the database administration sector, supporting enterprise database environments primarily for federal customers. They address the challenge of maintaining and optimizing highly available SQL and Oracle databases in complex, security-sensitive settings. About the Opportunity: The SENIOR SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA) role involves administering, securing, and optimizing enterprise-level SQL and Oracle databases. This position ensures database availability, performance, and security, directly impacting the reliability of critical federal systems. Responsibilities: Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL and Oracle databases Manage database provisioning, installations, upgrades, patching, and server maintenance Develop and maintain backup, restore, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery processes Perform advanced database, query, optimizer, and storage performance tuning Establish and support monitoring, alerting, security, compliance, and database configuration standards Develop SQL scripts and automation to improve database operations Troubleshoot complex database incidents and perform root-cause analysis Collaborate across infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams Support scheduled after-hours patching, reboots, and maintenance Requirements: Minimum 8 years of database administration experience Strong hands-on expertise with SQL Server, SQL Clustering, and SQL Scripting Experience with Oracle Database, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and Microsoft Access Skilled in creating and managing standalone SQL and Oracle databases Ability to identify and triage database and server issues Experience with server maintenance, software installations, upgrades, and patching Proficiency in High Availability, Disaster Recovery, backup, and restore processes Expertise in database performance tuning, monitoring, security, compliance, automation, and incident management Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills Must reside and work within the United States Willing to complete federal background/suitability screening and fingerprinting if required Availability for 8 working hours per day between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM ET Ability to support occasional scheduled after-hours maintenance U.S. citizenship required Preferred Qualifications: Professional SQL Server or database certifications Current or prior federal background investigation or Public Trust Experience with federal government or contracting Familiarity with ServiceNow, Idera, SolarWinds, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Datadog, or Dynatrace Experience supporting cloud database environments Pay Range and Compensation Package: $150,000–$180,000 per year as a W2, negotiable $80/hr.–$100/hr. as a 1099 Benefits & Perks: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) 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.