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# Senior SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** International Logic Systems Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Database Migration, Information Technology, Database Backup, Database Installation
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5ced15287c4b3578

## About the Role

International Logic Systems (ILS) is seeking an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and support enterprise SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database administration, performance optimization, security, backup and recovery, and production database environments., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

 * Minimum of 7 years of database administration experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise production environments.
 * Strong experience with SQL Server installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance.
 * Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
 * Knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
 * Strong understanding of database security, access management, and data integrity.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Microsoft SQL Server certifications are preferred but not required.
 * Experience supporting enterprise or government applications.
 * Experience working in complex production database environments.

Work Schedule and Onsite Requirements

## Description

The candidate will collaborate with project teams to ensure database reliability, availability, performance, and security while supporting business and technical requirements., * Manage, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise production environments.

 * Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance.
 * Monitor database performance, availability, and reliability.
 * Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
 * Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
 * Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance with established standards.
 * Identify and resolve database issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
 * Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and project stakeholders to support database requirements.
 * Support database migrations, deployments, and environment changes as needed.
 * Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.