SQL Engineer

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5-10 years experience
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Serve as the primary point of contact and SME for SQL Server and PowerShell projects for a federal government client. Lead database administration, performance optimization, and the development of automation scripts for infrastructure operations.
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
SQL Engineer (Remote)  
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Clearance: Min Secret Clearance – Will be upgraded to Top Secret. 
 
We are seeking a SQL Engineer with 6+ years of experience to serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for all SQL Server and PowerShell-related projects for our federal government client. This role will lead database administration, performance optimization, automation, and infrastructure scripting initiatives while supporting enterprise-level database environments. 
 
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled SQL and PowerShell professional who can independently lead projects, automate processes, optimize database performance, and serve as the organization’s go-to technical expert. 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
  • Act as the SME and lead for SQL Server and PowerShell projects. 
  • Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases and T-SQL code. 
  • Perform database performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning. 
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts for database and infrastructure operations. 
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, security, and high-availability solutions. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership. 
 
Required Experience: 
  • 6+ years of SQL Server administration and development experience. 
  • 3+ years of PowerShell scripting and automation experience. 
  • Strong expertise in T-SQL, SQL Server performance tuning, database security, backup/recovery, and production support. 
  • Experience with Azure SQL, Windows Server, Git, and DevOps practices preferred. 
 
Preferred Certifications (Min one): 
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) 
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) 
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) 
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) 
  • ITIL Foundation and/or CompTIA Security+ 

This is a remote position.

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