Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Support

Candidates Request Form Job Title Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Support Client Company / Dept. Name Government Publishing Office (GPO) Address North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC City Name Washington State Name D C Zip Code If others (Address) Duration of the project Project Start Date Jan , Project End Date Sep , with option years No. of Openings No. of Maximum Submissions Job Description Provide enterprise-level SQL database administration and support for GPO's mission-critical systems, ensuring database performance, security, and reliability. The role supports the SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments, including related technologies such as MariaDB, MySQL, and MS Access. Core Responsibilities :

Administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server and SQL Cluster databases.

Perform performance tuning, replication, and backup / recovery operations.

Troubleshoot daily SQL Server issues and coordinate fixes with GPO application teams.

Develop, deploy, and optimize T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, and data models.

Support Requests for Change (RFC) and FootPrints tickets related to GBIS and other business systems.

Perform after-hours maintenance (patching, upgrades, server reboots) as required.

Deliver weekly support reports summarizing system health, incidents, and completed tasks. Skill set info Minimum years of hands-on experience administering and maintaining SQL Server databases in enterprise environments.

Strong knowledge of SQL Server Cluster, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and MS Access.

Experience with troubleshooting, performance optimization, and high availability setups.

Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with technical teams and end-users. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Equivalent experience (+ years) may substitute for degree. Certifications (if required) Preferred :

Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-)

Microsoft SQL Server Certification ( or later)

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (for compliance with federal IT standards) Documentation Required for submission Work Hours hours per week (Monday–Friday, : AM – : PM) Work authorization required Citizen Relocation is accepted Yes Remote work No Additional Notes if any Primarily remote with possible on-site support