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Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
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Administers SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone databases on-prem and in the cloud for the U.S. Government Publishing Office, including HA/DR design, patching, performance tuning, and mentoring a mid-level DBA.
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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.
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