This is a Fully Remote Job
About Our Client:
The organization operates within the database administration industry, providing critical support for enterprise database environments serving federal customers. It addresses the challenge of maintaining robust, secure, and high-performing database systems essential for federal operations.
About the Opportunity:
The MID-LEVEL SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA) role is focused on delivering hands-on administration and support for SQL and Oracle databases in an enterprise setting. This position ensures database stability, security, and performance, contributing directly to the operational effectiveness of the federal client’s database infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SQL and Oracle databases
Support database provisioning, installations, upgrades, patching, and server maintenance
Manage backup, restore, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and failover processes
Monitor and tune database performance, alerts, and operational dashboards
Implement database security, auditing, configuration, and compliance
Develop SQL scripts and automate database administration tasks
Troubleshoot database incidents and conduct root-cause analysis
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and operations teams
Support occasional scheduled after-hours maintenance activities
Requirements:
Minimum 4 years of database administration experience
Proficiency with SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, and SQL Scripting
Experience with Oracle Database, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and Microsoft Access
Ability to create and manage standalone SQL and Oracle databases
Skilled in identifying and resolving database issues
Experience with server maintenance, software installations, upgrades, and patching
Knowledge of High Availability, Disaster Recovery, backup, and restore processes
Experience in performance tuning, monitoring, security, automation, and incident management
Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
Must reside and work within the United States
Willingness to complete federal background or suitability screening and fingerprinting if required
Availability for 8 working hours per day between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM ET
Ability to support occasional after-hours maintenance
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional SQL Server/database certification
Current or prior federal background investigation or Public Trust
Experience in federal government or contracting
Familiarity with ServiceNow, Idera, SolarWinds, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Datadog, or Dynatrace
Experience supporting cloud database environments
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
$100,000 to $140,000 per year as a W2 employee
$55 to $75 per hour as a 1099 contractor
Benefits & Perks:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.