Database Architect/ at SR Talent Solution Inc. Washington, Washington DC

Database Architect/DBA

Location: Alexandria, VA 22310-Hybrid

Duration: 6 months/contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Architecture & Redesign
• Assess existing SQL Server and Oracle environments for performance, scalability, and structural issues
• Redesign database environments to reduce complexity and improve flexibility and cost efficiency
• Drive transformation from standalone SQL instances to clustered / high-availability environments
• Define and implement long-term database architecture standards and best practices
• Database Administration
• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server and Oracle databases
• Manage storage, indexing strategies, partitioning, and capacity planning for OLTP/OLAP systems
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies
• Performance Optimization & Observability
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability strategies across environments
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize queries, and improve schema design
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues across SQL Server and Oracle
• Data Integrity & Security
• Enforce data governance, access control, and security policies
• Maintain documentation, metadata, and data models
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and best practices
• Collaboration & Transition
• Partner with Business Systems, developers, and IT Operations teams to transition database ownership
• Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and mentorship to internal teams
• Support application integration and system enhancements as needed

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with SQL Server (Oracle experience is a plus)
• Proven expertise in database architecture, redesign, and administration
• Hands-on experience in performance tuning, schema optimization, and capacity planning
• Experience managing high-availability, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
• Ability to analyze and improve legacy or poorly structured databases
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (Change, Incident, Problem, Service Management)
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading database modernization or transformation initiatives
• Background in transitioning database operations across teams or departments
• Prior consulting or project-based engagement experience
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact modernization initiative
• Exposure to enterprise-scale database environments
• Collaborative and transformation-driven work culture