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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL Server Database Administrator - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Failover Clustering, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows Servers, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Transact-SQL, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, Transport Layer Security, Sql Server Database Administration, System Availability, Database Optimization, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8779770/sql-server-database-administrator ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Server DBA with 9+ years of hands-on database administration experience, including 5+ years of recent, in-depth work in SQL Server database administration. This role focuses on optimizing performance, availability, and security across our SQL Server systems. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field is required., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Minimum 9 years of DBA experience, with 5+ years in SQL Server database administration * Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture and internal processes * Expertise in encryption (TDE, SSL) and Windows Server Failover Clustering * Proven experience with HA/DR solutions (Always On AG, DAG) * Advanced T-SQL skills for query optimization and troubleshooting, * Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS * Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS) * Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DBA Associate or Data Management & Analytics ## Description * Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server across Dev, UAT, and PROD environments (Windows Server and cloud-hosted) across multiple security fabrics * Own SQL Server installation, configuration, backups/restores, performance tuning, and security * Provide day-to-day operational support, including monitoring, maintenance jobs, troubleshooting, and vulnerability remediation * Design, implement, and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering) * Perform performance optimization, including T-SQL tuning, index management, and issue resolution * Support SSRS, SSAS, Power BI Report Server, and related SQL Server components * Proactively maintain SQL Server environments for performance, security, and reliability * Configure and manage HA/DR solutions (e.g., Always On AG, failover technologies) * Perform database tuning and query optimization * Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies * Enforce database security policies, ensuring STIG compliance and audit readiness * Implement and enforce database security controls, including TDE and compliance requirements * Resolve complex issues (e.g., performance bottlenecks, data corruption, connectivity) * Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures * Collaborate with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures * Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations * Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements * Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours support * Install and support Oracle databases ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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