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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