Senior Database Engineer
Eliassen Group
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
On-site in Washington, DC
Our client seeks a Senior Database Engineer responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of Microsoft SQL Server databases while supporting enterprise open-source data platforms. The role ensures security, availability, reliability, scalability, and stability across mission-critical environments. The engineer will collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to optimize performance, streamline deployments, automate operations, and mentor junior DBAs. The position is full-time on-site at DOT HQ in Washington, DC and does not require travel.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $50.00 to $60.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:- Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server instances and tools including SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS.
- Set up new databases, servers, and related infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Manage SQL Server clustering, replication, Always On, and high availability solutions.
- Monitor and maintain database performance, integrity, and security.
- Perform index optimization, statistics updates, and consistency checks.
- Plan and execute upgrades, patches, and migrations including on-premises to Azure.
- Troubleshoot errors, bottlenecks, deadlocks, and performance issues.
- Analyze query execution plans and optimize SQL queries.
- Use SQL Profiler, Extended Events, and Performance Monitor for diagnostics.
- Administer accounts, roles, and permissions and audit database activities.
- Maintain documentation for environments, configurations, and changes.
- Generate performance, growth, and usage reports.
- Support Azure managed instances and database security solutions including TDE and STIG compliance.
- Participate in DR testing, provide recommendations, and support on-call rotations.
- Mandatory participation in monthly database patching.
- Minimum 10 years as a database administrator supporting Oracle and SQL environments.
- Oracle and SQL certifications.
- Proficiency with SQL clustering, Always On, and migrations to Azure.
- Experience with Azure Managed Instance and SQL STIG, including TDE.
- Administration expertise for SQL Server versions 2012 through 2022 and Oracle on Linux and Windows.
- Experience with Oracle RAC, OEM, RMAN, Data Guard, and RAC on Windows.
- Linux shell scripting proficiency and experience with AWS RDS and EC2.
- Ability to analyze execution plans and optimize performance.
- Knowledge of AWS concepts for DBA operations.
- Experience with DR testing and on-call support.
- Background supporting 24x7 operations and automating health checks, alerts, and maintenance.
- Experience configuring Always On AGs, mirroring, log shipping, and replication.
- Capability to manage SQL clusters, apply SQL Server and Windows patches, and configure SSRS.
- Ability to configure OEM monitoring, custom shell script monitors, and Oracle backup and recovery.
- Experience setting least-privilege user access across SQL and Oracle.
- Oracle and SQL certifications required. LCAT education requirement status not specified.
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Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on ziprecruiter.com , View phone number on ziprecruiter.com) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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