Microsoft SQL Server DBA/DBaaS Engineer (DoD / Azure / SQL Clustering)

This position is full time remote and requires a secret clearance so candidates must be clearable.

Accelera Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL Server DBA / Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) Engineer to support mission-critical healthcare and enterprise systems for the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This role is ideal for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in SQL clustering, high availability, performance tuning, Windows Server, Azure, and enterprise database operations within secure DoD environments. If you are searching for roles such as SQL Server DBA, Senior DBA, Database Engineer, SQL Cluster Engineer, Microsoft SQL Administrator, Azure SQL Engineer, Infrastructure DBA, or Database Platform Engineer, this opportunity is highly aligned.

The Microsoft SQL Server DBA / DBaaS Engineer will design, build, administer, secure, monitor, and optimize enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA) mission systems. This position focuses heavily on SQL Server clustering, high availability, performance tuning, backup/recovery, database security, Windows Server administration, and Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) platform operations. The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting enterprise-scale Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 environments in regulated or federal environments and is comfortable working across infrastructure, cloud, storage, cybersecurity, and platform engineering teams.

Required Qualifications: Experience
8+ years of experience as a:
o SQL Server DBA
o Microsoft SQL Server Engineer
o Database Administrator
o Database Platform Engineer
o Infrastructure DBA

Strong hands-on experience with:
o Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022
o SQL Clustering
o Always On Availability Groups
o Windows Server administration
o SQL performance tuning
o Backup and recovery operations

Technical Skills:
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
SQL Server Clustering & High Availability
T-SQL Query Optimization
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
RedGate SQL Monitor
Windows Server
Database Security & Encryption
Disaster Recovery / Backup Solutions
PowerShell scripting

Desired:

Certifications One or more preferred:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
SQL Server or Azure database certifications

3+ years supporting Federal Government or DoD environments
o Military IT experience qualifies

Cloud & DevOps
Microsoft Azure SQL
AWS RDS
Azure / AWS cloud infrastructure
Hybrid cloud database environments
Git / source control
Infrastructure automation

Additional Technologies
MariaDB
NoSQL databases
Power BI
SQL Reporting Services (SSRS)
Data Services technologies
Scripting/programming experience

Federal / DoD Experience
DHA healthcare IT experience
RMF compliance
STIG remediation
Secure enterprise infrastructure operations

Key Responsibilities SQL Server Administration & Engineering
Design, deploy, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019/2022 environments
Build and support SQL Server Failover Clusters, Always On Availability Groups, and high-availability solutions
Manage enterprise Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offerings and hosted SQL environments
Perform SQL Server installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
Configure and manage SQL instances, databases, logins, permissions, and role-based access controls (RBAC)

Performance Tuning & Monitoring
Troubleshoot and resolve complex SQL Server performance issues
Optimize queries, indexes, execution plans, and database configurations
Monitor database health and availability using:
o RedGate SQL Monitor
o SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
o Native SQL monitoring tools
Implement proactive monitoring and alerting strategies

Backup, Recovery & Security
Develop and maintain backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures
Support encryption of data at rest and in transit
Implement database security best practices and compliance controls
Support RMF, STIG, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity compliance activities

Infrastructure & Cloud Support
Administer Windows Server infrastructure supporting SQL Server environments
Collaborate with storage, virtualization, cloud, and backup teams
Support hybrid and cloud-hosted database environments including:
o Microsoft Azure SQL
o AWS RDS
o Hybrid SQL deployments

Automation & DevOps
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell or other scripting languages
Support Git-based configuration management and infrastructure automation
Implement maintenance automation using tools such as Ola Hallengren Maintenance Solution

Accelera Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled