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Senior SQL Server Database Administrator Location: Remote (U.S.). Supports the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC Type: Full-time, contingent on contract award. Anticipated start November 16, 2026 Hours: 8 hours/day within 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM ET. Periodic scheduled after-hours work for patching and reboots North Point Technology is hiring a Senior SQL Server DBA to lead administration of GPO's SQL Server and SQL Cluster environment, which supports business units across the agency. What you'll do: Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases on-prem and in the cloud Own HA/DR design, failover testing, and disaster recovery drills Plan and lead patching, installs, and server maintenance Performance-tune queries, indexes, and server configuration Support MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access databases Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint integrations Work RFCs and ServiceNow tickets within SLAs Monitor capacity and health with Idera and SolarWinds Mentor the mid-level SQL DBA and deliver weekly activity reports What you need: 8+ years of SQL Server database administration experience Deep experience with SQL Clustering, Always On/HA, and DR Strong T-SQL and SQL scripting Working knowledge of Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across teams Preferred: Microsoft certification (Azure Database Administrator Associate or prior MCSE/MCSA Data) Federal or large enterprise support background North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members. Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today! For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

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Must-haves

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
North Point Technology is hiring a Senior SQL Server DBA to lead administration of GPO's SQL Server and SQL Cluster environment, which supports business units across the agency.
Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases on-prem and in the cloud
Own HA/DR design, failover testing, and disaster recovery drills
Plan and lead patching, installs, and server maintenance
Performance-tune queries, indexes, and server configuration
Support MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access databases
Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint integrations
Work RFCs and ServiceNow tickets within SLAs
Monitor capacity and health with Idera and SolarWinds
Mentor the mid-level SQL DBA and deliver weekly activity reports
8+ years of SQL Server database administration experience
Deep experience with SQL Clustering, Always On/HA, and DR
Strong T-SQL and SQL scripting
Working knowledge of Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access
Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across teams

Nice-to-haves

Microsoft certification (Azure Database Administrator Associate or prior MCSE/MCSA Data)
Federal or large enterprise support background
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

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