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# SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** ACS -
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Standard Sql, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Server Administration, Software Deployment, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Sql Database Administration
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6694e279-7acd-4e63-a954-2dca9b31f92f

## About the Role

* Experience in the required database disciplines.
 * Proven experience creating and managing standalone SQL and Oracle databases.
 * Strong troubleshooting and issue-triage capabilities.
 * Experience with server maintenance, software installation, and patching.
 * Experience supporting HA and DR environments.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Detailed resume demonstrating the required experience.
 * Professional Oracle or SQL certifications are strongly recommended.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL DBA to support and maintain enterprise database environments across SQL Server, SQL Cluster, Oracle, and related database technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for database administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, patching, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) activities., * Perform comprehensive SQL database administration, development, and maintenance.

 * Manage SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments.
 * Create and manage standalone SQL and Oracle databases.
 * Monitor database environments and identify, troubleshoot, and triage issues.
 * Perform server maintenance, software installations, and patching.
 * Maintain High Availability (HA) systems.
 * Execute and support Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols.
 * Troubleshoot SQL, Oracle, and MS Access database issues.
 * Support database and application-level integrations.
 * Perform database configuration and ongoing operational support.
 * Work independently and collaborate with technical and business teams.
 * Communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels.

Required Technical Skills:

 * SQL
 * SQL Server
 * SQL Clustering
 * SQL Scripting
 * PL/SQL
 * PostgreSQL
 * MySQL
 * MariaDB
 * Oracle
 * Oracle Grid
 * Oracle RMAN
 * MS Access


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