Senior Database Administrator

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a SENIOR DBA based in the United States.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced database professional to support mission-critical systems within a highly regulated federal environment. In this role, you will provide senior-level database administration expertise across production, development, and testing environments, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of essential applications. You will play a key role in database architecture, modernization initiatives, deployment support, and operational maintenance while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle. The position offers the chance to work on complex technical challenges, contribute to large-scale modernization efforts, and help maintain systems that support critical government operations. This remote opportunity is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in structured, compliance-driven environments and enjoys solving complex data management challenges.

Accountabilities

• Provide senior-level database administration support across production, development, and testing environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain database architectures that support mission-critical business applications and operational systems.
• Administer and optimize SQL Server environments to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Perform database performance tuning, capacity planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting to maintain optimal system efficiency.
• Develop and enforce database security controls, access management procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes to protect organizational data assets.
• Support database deployment activities, production releases, and application lifecycle management initiatives.
• Lead and assist with data migration, modernization, and system transformation projects.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and project teams throughout Agile and SDLC processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and system configurations.
• Identify risks, resolve complex database issues, and implement continuous improvements across database environments.
  
  

Requirements

• Active Public Trust clearance is required.

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• Proven experience supporting federal civilian agencies; experience with IRS or Treasury environments is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience as a Database Administrator supporting mission-critical production systems.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server administration, configuration, maintenance, and optimization.
• Experience designing and implementing database architectures for enterprise-scale applications.
• Advanced knowledge of database performance monitoring, tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization techniques.
• Experience with backup, recovery, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity strategies.
• Familiarity with database security best practices, access controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting application deployments, maintenance activities, and production release management.
• Proven success supporting application modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives.
• Experience working within FISMA-regulated environments and adhering to federal security requirements.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and application lifecycle management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Remote work flexibility.

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• Comprehensive health benefits with employer contributions.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Generous paid time off starting from the first year of employment.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement programs.
• Relocation assistance where applicable.
• Opportunities to support high-impact federal programs and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborative team environment focused on professional growth and technical excellence.
• Veteran hiring preference.
  
  

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