Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA II) to support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments for a federal customer. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern Time. The DBA will perform day-to-day database administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, patching, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and application support activities. This role is contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases and database servers.
- Support standalone SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments.
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server environments.
- Create and configure databases in support of application and business requirements.
- Monitor database availability, capacity, performance, and health.
- Use tools such as Idera and SolarWinds to monitor databases and proactively identify issues.
- Perform SQL performance tuning and index/query optimization.
- Execute and validate database backups and restores.
- Implement and test High Availability and Disaster Recovery processes.
- Troubleshoot database, server, and application integration issues.
- Develop SQL scripts and automation for routine database administration activities.
- Support database security, encryption, auditing, and operational compliance.
- Respond to incidents, service requests, and RFCs through ServiceNow.
- Participate in database maintenance and change-management activities.
- Collaborate with senior DBAs, developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical personnel.
- Maintain technical and operational documentation.
- Contribute to weekly support activity and accomplishment reports.
- Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance, patching, and server support as needed.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of database administration experience.
- Hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
- Experience in several of the following:
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQL Server Clustering
- SQL scripting
- Backup and restore
- Database patching
- Database performance tuning
- Monitoring and alerting
- High Availability
- Disaster Recovery
- Database security
- Scripting and automation
- Incident troubleshooting
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft/SQL professional certification.
- Federal government IT experience.
- Cloud database administration experience.
- ServiceNow experience.
- Idera and/or SolarWinds experience.
- Experience or familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access.
Benefits
Benefits
We offer full-time salaried employees competitive salaries with a range of benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability
- SIMPLE IRA with Company Match
- Federal Holidays
- Vacation & Sick Leave
$500 Referral Bonus
If this position is not a perfect fit for you, but you know someone who would be a great match, please refer them to us via our Candidate Referral Program by going to: www.enterprisehorizon.com/candidatereferrals. If we hire them, you could receive $500! See the link for further details.
Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of database administration experience
- Hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience
- Experience with SQL Server, clustering, SQL scripting, backup and restore, patching, performance tuning, monitoring, high availability, disaster recovery, database security, scripting and automation, or incident troubleshooting
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Microsoft or SQL professional certification
- Federal government IT experience
- Cloud database administration experience
- ServiceNow experience
- Idera and/or SolarWinds experience
- Experience or familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and Microsoft Access
What We Do
Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is a Woman-Owned Small Business technology service provider to the Department of Defense (DoD), Government Federal Agencies, and Corporate Clients. Founded in 2005, we excel at solving complex IT and business challenges through the use of cutting-edge technology solutions, innovation, and leadership. Our expertise is grounded in technology – Information and Knowledge Management, SAP, Business Systems Solutions, Agile Software Development, Training and Education, Logistics, Program Management. Our mission is to consistently exceed expectations by providing our customers with forward-thinking, flexible, and innovative solutions to their mission-critical IT and business challenges. Our work is guided by the knowledge that when our customers succeed, we succeed. We are committed to building productive long-term relationships with our customers and employees by promoting a transparent culture while maintaining the highest ethical performance standards
