Senior SQL Server Database AdministratorLocation: Remote (U.S.). Supports the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC
Type: Full-time, contingent on contract award. Anticipated start November 16, 2026
Hours: 8 hours/day within 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM ET. Periodic scheduled after-hours work for patching and reboots
North Point Technology is hiring a Senior SQL Server DBA to lead administration of GPO's SQL Server and SQL Cluster environment, which supports business units across the agency.
What you'll do:- Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases on-prem and in the cloud
- Own HA/DR design, failover testing, and disaster recovery drills
- Plan and lead patching, installs, and server maintenance
- Performance-tune queries, indexes, and server configuration
- Support MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access databases
- Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint integrations
- Work RFCs and ServiceNow tickets within SLAs
- Monitor capacity and health with Idera and SolarWinds
- Mentor the mid-level SQL DBA and deliver weekly activity reports
What you need:- 8+ years of SQL Server database administration experience
- Deep experience with SQL Clustering, Always On/HA, and DR
- Strong T-SQL and SQL scripting
- Working knowledge of Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across teams
Preferred:- Microsoft certification (Azure Database Administrator Associate or prior MCSE/MCSA Data)
- Federal or large enterprise support background
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