Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
<p></p> <p><strong>Senior SQL Server Database Administrator</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote (U.S.). Supports the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC<br><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time, contingent on contract award. Anticipated start November 16, 2026<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 8 hours/day within 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM ET. Periodic scheduled after-hours work for patching and reboots</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases on-prem and in the cloud</li> <li>Own HA/DR design, failover testing, and disaster recovery drills</li> <li>Plan and lead patching, installs, and server maintenance</li> <li>Performance-tune queries, indexes, and server configuration</li> <li>Support MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access databases</li> <li>Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint integrations</li> <li>Work RFCs and ServiceNow tickets within SLAs</li> <li>Monitor capacity and health with Idera and SolarWinds</li> <li>Mentor the mid-level SQL DBA and deliver weekly activity reports</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of SQL Server database administration experience</li> <li>Deep experience with SQL Clustering, Always On/HA, and DR</li> <li>Strong T-SQL and SQL scripting</li> <li>Working knowledge of Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access</li> <li>Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across teams</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft certification (Azure Database Administrator Associate or prior MCSE/MCSA Data)</li> <li>Federal or large enterprise support background</li> </ul> <p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>North Point Technology is <strong>THE BEST </strong>place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!&nbsp; We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.</p> <p>At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!&nbsp; 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.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Come join us!</strong> <strong>Apply with North Point Technology today!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><em>For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.</em></p></div>
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