SQL server Database Administrator (SQL DBA)

Job description

DBA

About GuROO:

At GuROO our mission is to deliver Enterprise Network Engineering, Enterprise IT, Program Management, and Project Management support to large commercial corporations, government agencies, and government-contracted agencies within the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond. We have an innovative approach to helping our customers discover, evaluate, implement, and manage advanced technology projects to enhance our clients needs.

Candidates are expected to have a strong work ethic and possess the ability to work as a critical member of a team in pursuit of mission objectives and in the support of our customers. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful in this role, you'll be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.

Responsibilities & Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • We are seeking a Senior SQL Server DBA with 10+ years of database administration experience, including 5+ years of recent, in-depth work in SQL Server database administration. This position focuses on optimizing performance, availability, and security across our SQL Server systems.

Here's What You'll Need:

  • Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server across Dev, UAT, and PROD environments (Windows Server and cloud-hosted) across multiple security fabrics
  • Own SQL Server installation, configuration, backups/restores, performance tuning, and security
  • Provide day-to-day operational support, including monitoring, maintenance jobs, troubleshooting, and vulnerability remediation
  • Design, implement, and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering)
  • Perform performance optimization, including T-SQL tuning, index management, and issue resolution
  • Support SSRS, SSAS, Power BI Report Server, and related SQL Server components
  • Proactively maintain SQL Server environments for performance, security, and reliability
  • Configure and manage HA/DR solutions (e.g., Always On AG, failover technologies)
  • Perform database tuning and query optimization
  • Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies
  • Enforce database security policies, ensuring STIG compliance and audit readiness
  • Implement and enforce database security controls, including TDE and compliance requirements
  • Resolve complex issues (e.g., performance bottlenecks, data corruption, connectivity)
  • Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures
  • Collaborate with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures
  • Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours support
  • Install and support Oracle databases

Minimum Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 9 years of DBA experience, with 5+ years in SQL Server database administration
  • Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture and internal processes
  • Expertise in encryption (TDE, SSL) and Windows Server Failover Clustering
  • Proven experience with HA/DR solutions (Always On AG, DAG)
  • Advanced T-SQL skills for query optimization and troubleshooting

Preferred:

  • Masters Degree
  • Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS)
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DBA Associate or Data ManagementAnalytics

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • SQL DBA: 10 years (Required)
  • PostgreSQL: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Sec + (Preferred)

Security clearance:

  • Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Washington, DC (Required)

Work Location: In person

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