Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

North Point Technology

Washington DC, US

Remote

Who this role is best for

Federal sector professionals with SQL Server expertise and cross-database experience will find this remote role emphasizes high availability and disaster recovery design.

Best fit for

Candidates with federal or large enterprise support background and 8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
— “8+ years of SQL Server database administration experience”
Individuals with a strong grasp of HA/DR and experience mentoring mid-level DBAs
— “Own HA/DR design, failover testing, and disaster recovery drills”
Professionals who can manage hybrid environments and work with multiple database platforms
— “Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases on-prem and in the cloud”

Things to consider

Periodic after-hours work is required for patching and reboots despite flexible hours
— “Periodic scheduled after-hours work for patching and reboots”
Candidates must be prepared to work with federal government systems and potentially obtain a security clearance
— “For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume”

How to stand out

Demonstrate leadership by including examples of mentoring mid-level DBAs or managing complex projects
— “Mentor the mid-level SQL DBA and deliver weekly activity reports”
Showcase your ability to work independently and clearly communicate across teams in your application materials
— “Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across teams”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

administered SQL Server and SQL Clusters
led patching and server maintenance

Typical background

8+ years of SQL Server database administration experience

Skills & requirements

Required

SQL Server Database AdministrationSQL ScriptingDatabase Performance TuningTroubleshooting

Preferred

Microsoft CertificationsFederal Support Background

Stack & domain

SQL Server Database AdministrationSQL ClusteringT-sql And SQL ScriptingCommunicationAzure Database Administrator AssociateMCSEMCSA DataDatabase Administration

About the role

Original posting from North Point Technology via Greenhouse

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
Location: 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
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

Source: North Point Technology careers (Greenhouse)