SQL Database Administrator (Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ is seeking a remote SQL Database Administrator to be a part of a team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ideal candidate needs experience and knowledge in database design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of software in a variety of programming languages.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, maintain, and optimize the database environment to ensure 99.9% availability and data integrity.
• Update database architecture, build schemas, tables, stored procedures, and manage permissions.
• Provide recommendations on policies, procedures, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor systems for availability, oversee database mirroring, replication, and failover.
• Support SQL Server Analysis and SQL Clustered Column Store Index (CCI) technology.
• Generate queries and reports using SQL Management Studio and SQL server tools (SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, SSMA, Sentry Diagnostic Utilities).
• Create, populate, and maintain databases and data cubes for analysis and reporting.
• Restore databases from backups and support disaster recovery activities.
• Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and technical specialists.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
• Strong proficiency in database administration and performance tuning.
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Transaction Application Suite (TAS) programs.
• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages for infrastructure and database management (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Python).
• Experience developing strategies for data migration, backup, and disaster recovery in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and departments.

Additional Qualifications: 

• Experience working with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other federal agencies.
• The following certifications are a plus: MongoDB certification, AWS certification, Azure certification, etc.
• Experience in SAFe/Agile Software Development.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder and DevSecOps environment.
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities
• Remote Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.