North Point Technology

Recruits and retains defense mission engineers

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Database AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of SQL Server database administration experience.
Deep experience with SQL Clustering, Always On/high availability, and disaster recovery.
Strong T-SQL and SQL scripting skills.
Working knowledge of Oracle, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and Microsoft Access.
Ability to work independently and communicate clearly across teams.

Responsibilities

Administer SQL Server, SQL Clusters, and standalone SQL databases on-premises and in the cloud.
Own high-availability and disaster-recovery design, failover testing, and disaster-recovery drills.
Plan and lead patching, installations, and server maintenance.
Tune queries, indexes, and server configurations for performance.
Support MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft Access databases.
Troubleshoot database and application issues, including SharePoint integrations.
Process RFCs and ServiceNow tickets within service-level agreements.
Monitor capacity and system health using Idera and SolarWinds.
Mentor the mid-level SQL DBA and deliver weekly activity reports.

Desired Qualifications

Microsoft certification, such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or a prior MCSE/MCSA Data certification.
Federal or large-enterprise support background.

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.

About the Company

North Point Technology

Recruits and retains defense mission engineers

North Point Technology is a woman-owned small business based in Reston, Virginia, that supports the U.S. government’s defense missions by recruiting and retaining highly skilled technologists. It addresses the challenge of assembling and keeping top engineers for critical mission programs by offering competitive compensation and benefits, which helps attract and keep the best people. The company’s approach combines a lean, efficient business model with a culture of focused, mission-driven work to supply capable teams to federal programs. Unlike larger firms with high overhead, North Point Technology concentrates on attracting and retaining talent to meet government needs. The company’s goal is to provide a steady supply of skilled engineers who can work on essential defense systems, ensuring mission success for federal clients.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2005

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