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# Database administrator

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Fairlawn, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Databases, Database Schema, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Failover Clustering, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Software Vulnerability Management, Database Performance, Amazon Relational Database Service, Servicenow
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/fairlawn/2b1db7eb-8ebd-41a6-b0c7-72a72823b62e

## About the Role

Database administrator, Sql, * Experience with DoD (Department of Defense) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Readiness Review (SRR) scripts, and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) * Experience with SQL Server containers in Linux environment * Experience with PowerShell (5.1 or higher) * Experience with Microsoft Azure SQL, AWS RDS * Experience with script-based automation * 2-3 years' experience with Service Now as a user or technology owner, creating and supporting Incident, Change, and Service Catalog requests

## Description

Auditing
Scheduling
Operations
Automation
ServiceNow
Backup Devices
Windows Servers
Microsoft Azure
Problem Solving
Service Catalog
Database Schema
Database Systems
Change Management
Disaster Recovery
Windows PowerShell
Business Valuation
Amazon Web Services
Failover Clustering
Microsoft SQL Servers
Full Stack Development
Artificial Intelligence
Database Administration
Business Transformation
SQL (Programming Language)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM), This position is for a Microsoft SQL Server database administrator. The successful candidate will maintain SQL Server databases in enterprise environments consisting of approximately 2000 Windows servers. This position is responsible for development and sustainment of SQL Server 2019 Microsoft Failover Clusters. The successful candidate will standardize, consolidate, and optimize the existing SQL Server environments and monitor and maintain database performance. The successful candidate will also collaborate with internal and external customers to gather requirements for special processing, and work and track issues to resolution using an in-house ticket system. Responsibilities include: * Design, install, configure, audit, and maintain highly available enterprise database systems * Monitor backups on all SQL Server databases * Perform routine disaster recovery testing scenarios * Troubleshoot and maintain database performance, including the proposal of short-term fixes, long-term
solutions, and the regular scheduling of index maintenance and database integrity checks * Establish and maintain database policies and standards * Generate database schema definitions and modifications as required * Refresh data from one processing environment to another as required * Develop, follow, and maintain team documentation for repeatable processes, including database feature installation, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution * Adhere to ITILv4 (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices for Change Management * Participating in security audits * Actively work on resolving tickets, Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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Fairlawn, VA*Remote
Linux
Auditing
Scheduling
Operations
Automation
ServiceNow
Backup Devices
Windows Servers
Microsoft Azure
Problem Solving
Service Catalog
Database Schema
Database Systems
Change Management
Disaster Recovery
Windows PowerShell
Business Valuation
Amazon Web Services
Failover Clustering
Microsoft SQL Servers
Full Stack Development
Artificial Intelligence
Database Administration
Business Transformation
SQL (Programming Language)
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library
Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
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