Sr. SQL Server Administrator (GC Holder or US citizen) (Remote)

GC Holder or US citizen ONLY

Sr. SQL Server Administrator

Duration : 24 months plus ongoing

Location : REMOTE ---- Ashburn, VA

Required Skills:

* Minimum 3 years of experience in SQL Server 2012 and/or 2014 industry hands-on administration

* Minimum 2 years of experience in MySQL 5.x industry hands-on administration in both Windows and Linus environments

* Installing and Upgrading SQL Server & MySQL database servers

* Configuring and maintaining high availability options such as replication and MSSQL Always-ON.

* Creating, altering, and maintaining db objects (stored procedures, functions, indexes, etc.)

* Knowledge of creating SQL Server SSIS packages

* Troubleshooting database errors and connectivity problems

* Diagnosing and addressing database performance issues

* Proficient in SQL programming

* Must participate in a rotating on-call schedule with other DBAs

* Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Desired Skills:

* Familiarity with SQL Server 2016/2019 and SQL Azure

* Familiarity with MySQL 8.x and MySQL Cloud Service

* Familiarity with 3rd party backup tools like Tivoli Data Protection (TDP)

* Familiarity with encryption technologies such as TDE, Always Encrypt, etc.

* Experience with MySQL High Availability solutions like InnoDB CLuster

* Knowledge and Experience in Unix Shell Scripting, PowerShell and/or CHEF

* Foundation in ITIL

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $85.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Contract Length:

• More than 1 year

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Work Location:

• One location
• Fully Remote

Work Remotely:

• Yes