SQL Database Administrator (DBA)Digital Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (DESI) is seeking a
SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a Full-time (Regular) Exempt (Salary) position that will be
100% remote. This position is in support of a new contract pursuit and contingent on a future contract award anticipated to begin in November 2026. Candidates will be asked to sign a letter of intent/contingent offer. Due to core working hours, candidates in the Easten or Central time zones are preferred.
ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide database administration, development, and maintenance support across on-premises and cloud environments, including SQL Server, SQL Cluster, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access.
- Execute daily troubleshooting, system setup, error triage, and configuration activities for SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments.
- Manage service request lifecycles from submission through closeout using ServiceNow.
- Perform proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring using Idera and SolarWinds.
- Respond to and execute assigned Requests for Changes (RFCs) in support of ongoing database and server maintenance.
- Resolve ServiceNow tickets in accordance with applicable operational Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Assist users with building and configuring SQL databases.
- Troubleshoot SQL, MS Access, and other database technology issues and application-level integrations(e.g., SharePoint) related to database support and development.
- Support database provisioning and configuration, backup and recovery, patching, performance tuning, High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR), monitoring and alerting, security, scripting, automation, incident troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis consistent with GPO's DBA II competency expectations.
- Prepare weekly reports detailing database support activities and accomplishments.
- Maintain regular availability for eight (8) hours per day during GPO core business hours of 7:30 AM through 6:00 PM Eastern and support periodically scheduled after-hours activities such as patching, server reboots, and server support.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:To be considered for this position, you must meet the education and experience listed below:
- High School diploma or GED is required.
- Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in database administration.
- A Bachelor's or Associate's degree with major/minor in an IT-related discipline is preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Demonstrated expertise with SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, SQL scripting, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access.
- Experience creating, configuring, and managing SQL Server databases.
- Experience troubleshooting database and server issues; performing maintenance, software installation, patching, and performance tuning.
- Experience supporting High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), backup/recovery, monitoring, and failover activities.
- Experience with database scripting, automation, security, and incident/root-cause analysis.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate across technical teams, and communicate effectively with staff and management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates with experience or knowledge in these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- Professional SQL or SQL Server certification(s).
- Experience using ServiceNow for database support, incident, and request management.
- Experience using Idera and SolarWinds for database monitoring, performance analysis, and capacity planning.
- Experience supporting database integrations with enterprise applications, including SharePoint.
- Experience administering databases across both on-premises and cloud environments.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:The compensation range is based on industry compensation data and/or position budget and reflects our commitment to transparency and fairness:
- The annual compensation range is $95,000 to $145,000, commensurate with education, certifications, and experience.
- Other compensation may include discretionary bonuses, referral rewards, and spot awards.
- Full-time benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) with matching.
This position is contingent upon future contract award.
Eligible for our External Referral Program.
For a listing of all DESI open positions, please visit the "Careers" section of our website at https://www.ilikedesi.com/careers
