Senior Database Administrator

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator on behalf of our client in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, administration, performance optimization, security, availability, and recovery of SQL Server database environments. This role requires a highly skilled database professional who can troubleshoot complex issues, implement automation, support critical database operations, and collaborate effectively with development, infrastructure, and IT teams. Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Ensure database performance, availability, reliability, and security.
• Perform performance tuning, including query optimization, indexing, database design, and resource utilization analysis.
• Develop and maintain robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Implement and maintain database security controls, including access management, auditing, encryption, and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database connectivity issues, data integrity problems, performance bottlenecks, and system failures.
• Develop scripts and automation solutions using T-SQL, PowerShell, and other appropriate tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor database growth and resource utilization and perform capacity planning for current and future requirements.
• Support database upgrades, migrations, deployments, and integration initiatives.
• Collaborate with developers, system engineers, application teams, and other stakeholders to support database-dependent applications.
• Establish and maintain database monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, operational procedures, configurations, and recovery processes.
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Support database-related projects and initiatives while meeting established timelines and technical objectives.

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master s degree or relevant professional certifications is a plus.
• Several years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Strong experience with SQL Server performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, backup/recovery, and security.
• Proficiency in T-SQL, database administration, database design, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and database monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SQL Profiler and Extended Events.
• Experience developing automation and administrative scripts using PowerShell and/or T-SQL.
• Strong understanding of database security, access controls, auditing, encryption, and data protection best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting complex database and infrastructure issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based database platforms, including AWS database services.
• Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical database environments.
• Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
• Relevant Microsoft SQL Server, cloud, or database administration certifications.
• Knowledge of applicable data protection, security, and compliance standards.
• Experience leading or coordinating database-related technical projects.