Senior SQL Database Administrator

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: You MUST currently hold an ACTIVE Public Trust. Sponsorship is not available. Remote (U.S. only) — You MUST currently live in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or green card holder. We cannot sponsor work visas. Full-time | Remote | One opening | Contingent upon contract award Salary: $125,000 annually Sandy Mac Evolution LLC is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). This position will provide database administration, development, and maintenance as part of a four-person SQL and Oracle team supporting enterprise applications. Responsibilities Administer and configure SQL Server databases and SQL Cluster environments across on-premises and cloud systems. Diagnose complex database, server, and application integration issues; perform query and database performance tuning. Plan and execute installations, upgrades, patching, and maintenance through approved change procedures. Support backup and recovery strategies, high availability, disaster recovery planning, and recovery testing. Use Idera and SolarWinds to monitor database health, evaluate capacity, and identify performance risks. Manage ServiceNow incidents and change requests through closure; document resolutions and provide weekly activity reports. Qualifications Must currently hold an ACTIVE Public Trust (sponsorship is not available). At least eight years of experience in SQL database administration and the database disciplines required for this effort. Demonstrated expertise with SQL Server, SQL Clustering, and SQL scripting, including standalone database creation and management. Experience with database troubleshooting, software installation and patching, performance tuning, high availability, and disaster recovery. Ability to work independently, collaborate across technical and business teams, and communicate clearly with staff and management. A detailed resume demonstrating relevant experience is required. Professional SQL certifications are strongly recommended. Required Technology Coverage Demonstrated expertise across SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, SQL scripting, Oracle, PL/SQL, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access. Work includes database support for application integrations such as SharePoint. Schedule and Equipment Work remotely under GPO IT security policies, with eight hours of daily availability within the 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. core window. Periodic after-hours patching, reboots, and support will be scheduled in advance. Remain available through Microsoft Teams while on duty. GPO provides a laptop and RSA security token. Anticipated start: November 16, 2026, subject to contract award and confirmed staffing requirements. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: You MUST currently hold an ACTIVE Public Trust. Sponsorship is not available. #J-18808-Ljbffr