SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA II) to support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments for a federal customer. This role is 100% remote, working hours are based on Eastern Time. The DBA will perform day-to-day database administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, patching, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and application support activities. This role is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases and database servers.
• Support standalone SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server environments.
• Create and configure databases in support of application and business requirements.
• Monitor database availability, capacity, performance, and health.
• Use tools such as Idera and SolarWinds to monitor databases and proactively identify issues.
• Perform SQL performance tuning and index/query optimization.
• Execute and validate database backups and restores.
• Implement and test High Availability and Disaster Recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot database, server, and application integration issues.
• Develop SQL scripts and automation for routine database administration activities.
• Support database security, encryption, auditing, and operational com