Senior SQL Database Administrator

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DC, USA
In-Office
130K-175K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Natural Language Processing • Software
The Role
Administer enterprise SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments. Responsibilities include installation, upgrades, backups, disaster recovery, high availability, performance tuning, security, database change deployment, SSIS/SSRS support, Azure SQL Managed Instance migration, documentation, and transition support. The role is hybrid after a two-month onsite acclimation period and requires occasional off-hours support for deployments and special events.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Goldschmitt and Associates LLC (G&A), we’re not just another company—we’re a catalyst for innovation and impact, and we’re inviting passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey. Recognized multiple times on the Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies, G&A is a leader in tech transformation and system modernization for some of the nation’s most important federal agencies.
Our culture is built on creativity and collaboration. We offer flexible schedules, telework options, and an environment where your ideas truly matter. At G&A, you won’t just clock in—you’ll be solving real-world challenges and working on projects that make a difference in the lives of millions.
Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant, connected community where innovation thrives, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a strategic thinker, or a problem-solver, at G&A, you’ll have the opportunity to level up your career while making a real-world impact.
If you’re ready to be part of a company that values purpose as much as progress, G&A is the place for you!
Summary:
Goldschmitt and Associates is seeking 
 an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to support a contract with the United States Capitol Police’s (USCP) Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD) where the design, building, and maintenance of mission critical applications that support that law enforcement mission reside. In this role, you will manage and support SQL Server databases to ensure reliability, performance, and security, perform installation, configuration, backup and recovery, and performance tuning, and work with project teams to meet database requirements.
This position is anticipated to a be a hybrid role. There is a 2-month acclimation period during which the position is 100% onsite, then 2 days onsite and 3 remote weekly following.
The anticipated salary for this position is $130,000.00-175,000.00, dependent upon experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Administer, maintain and support enterprise SQL Server databases across development, test and production environments
  • Install, configure, upgrade and patch SQL Server instances in line with USCP change-management procedures
  • Design, implement and test backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategies; perform regular restore validation
  • Configure and support high-availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering
  • Monitor database health, capacity and performance; tune queries, indexes and server settings to resolve bottlenecks
  • Manage database security: logins, roles, permissions, encryption and auditing aligned with federal security requirements
  • Review and deploy database changes and scripts from development teams; advise developers on schema design and T-SQL best practices
  • Support SSIS/SSRS workloads, scheduled jobs and data integrations; troubleshoot failures and data issues
  • Support migration and integration with Azure SQL Managed Instance as the environment evolves
  • Maintain database documentation, configuration baselines and standard operating procedures; provide limited cross-training
  • Participate in the 4-week transition and knowledge-transfer overlap with incumbent staff, including shadowing and review of existing documentation and procedures
  • Provide off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and USCP special events (e.g., Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union) with advance notice
  • Contribute accomplishments, issues and planned work to the monthly progress report delivered to the COR
  • Protect sensitive USCP, House and Senate information and follow USCP standards of conduct, IT policies and badge requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Possess at least 7 years of database administration experience
  • Possess at least 5 years of experience in SQL Server enterprise production environments
  • Possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field or discipline
  • Possess the ability to pass and maintain eligibility for a Public Trust investigation, including United States citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Possess a relevant Microsoft certification
  • Possess prior experience in a federal or law enforcement environment

Skills Required

  • At least 7 years of database administration experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in SQL Server enterprise production environments
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or discipline
  • Ability to pass and maintain eligibility for a Public Trust investigation
  • United States citizenship
  • Relevant Microsoft certification
  • Prior experience in a federal or law enforcement environment
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The Company
HQ: Leesburg, VA
144 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Goldschmitt (G&A) offers a suite of services and solutions to support our clients with their complex business requirements. Our service offerings identify, address, and streamline our clients' business and technology needs to include: +Custom Computer Programming & Systems Design +Management Consulting & Business Support Services +Custom Training Development & Delivery Visit our website www.goldschmitt.com for more on our service offerings and solutions.

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