Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

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