SQL Server Database Administrator (Mid-Level)

North Point Technology

Washington DC, US

Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level SQL Server DBAs who can work remotely and support government systems. Candidates should have experience with SQL Clustering and be able to manage multiple database platforms alongside a senior DBA.

Best fit for

Mid-level SQL Server DBAs with experience in SQL Clustering and multi-platform support
— “Experience with SQL Clustering, T-SQL, and SQL scripting”
Individuals who value a close-knit team and owner accessibility for long-term projects
— “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.”
Candidates with a background in federal or government support environments
— “Federal support experience”

Things to consider

The role may require occasional after-hours work for patching and reboots
— “Periodic scheduled after-hours work for patching and reboots”
The position is contingent on a contract award, which may affect hiring certainty
— “Full-time, contingent on contract award”

How to stand out

Demonstrate your ability to troubleshoot SharePoint and application issues
— “Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint”
Showcase your skills in using Idera and SolarWinds for monitoring and dashboard creation
— “Monitor systems with Idera and SolarWinds and build dashboards”
Emphasize your ability to work independently and communicate clearly in your application materials
— “Ability to work independently and communicate clearly”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

administer SQL Server and clusters
execute patching and installs
implement and test failovers

Typical background

database administrationSQL Server DBA

Skills & requirements

Required

SQL Server DBADatabase AdministrationSQL ScriptingPatchingRoutine MaintenanceFailoversBackupsRestoresTroubleshootingMonitoring

Preferred

Microsoft SQL Server CertificationFederal Support Experience

Stack & domain

SQL ServerSQL ClusteringT-sqlSQL ScriptingOraclePl/sqlPostgreSQLMySQLMariadbSharepointServicenowIderaSolarwindsMicrosoft SQL ServerAzure Data Certification

About the role

Original posting from North Point Technology via Greenhouse

SQL Server Database Administrator (Mid-Level)
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 mid-level SQL Server DBA to support GPO's SQL Server and SQL Cluster environment alongside a senior SQL DBA.
What you'll do:
Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases
Execute patching, installs, and routine maintenance
Implement and test failovers, backups, and restores
Support MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access databases
Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint
Work ServiceNow tickets and RFCs within SLAs
Monitor systems with Idera and SolarWinds and build dashboards
Contribute to weekly activity reports
What you need:
4+ years of database administration experience, primarily SQL Server
Experience with SQL Clustering, T-SQL, and SQL scripting
Exposure to Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB
Experience creating and managing standalone SQL databases
Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
Preferred:
Microsoft SQL Server or Azure data certification
Federal support experience
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!
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Source: North Point Technology careers (Greenhouse)