Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) Engineer

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

Accelera Solutions is seeking a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) Engineer responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server clusters and infrastructure critical for hosting SQL services for customer-managed databases. This role ensures secure, compliant, and high-performing database services that align with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server clusters to support enterprise applications.
Perform queries, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on hosted customer databases.
Configure and deliver DBaaS offerings per Service Level Agreements (SLA), including:
o Windows and Microsoft SQL server/cluster management
o Microsoft SQL instance management with role-based access control
o Monitoring using RedGate SQL Monitor
o Microsoft SQL licensing management
o Encryption of hosted data
Conduct performance tuning to optimize database availability and speed.
Manage database recovery and restoration as needed to support business continuity.
Collaborate with engineering, platform, and backup/storage teams to align services with mission requirements.

Required Qualifications:

15+ years of professional experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration and database engineering.
A minimum of 3 years Federal experience, preferably DoD. Military experience counts toward this requirement if IT work.
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and 2019, including clustering and high availability.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration in support of Microsoft SQL infrastructure.
Experience with RedGate SQL Monitor and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and optimize performance.
Strong knowledge of database encryption, security, and recovery methods.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across technical teams and customer stakeholders.
At least one relevant industry certification such as Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).

Hands-on experience with MariaDB.

Desired Qualifications:

At least one relevant industry certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or a Microsoft SQL Server database certification.
Experience with cloud-hosted SQL solutions, such as Microsoft Azure SQL and Amazon Web Services Relational Database Service (AWS RDS), and hybrid integrations.
Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or DHA enterprise healthcare IT programs.
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and database-specific Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs).

Clearance Requirement:

Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).

Accelera Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.