SQL Specialist - Mid-Level+ Database Administrator GPO DBA

SQL Specialist - Mid-Level+ Database Administrator GPO DBA

EOE Statement Technology Automation & Management (TeAM), Inc. TeAM is looking for highly motivated and highly skilled individuals who are ready for exciting opportunities with a growing company. For more than a quarter of a century, we've built our reputation as a premier solutions provider to the Federal Government, and eagerly seek creative problem solvers to join our TeAM. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description PENDING CONTRACT AWARD

• Provide tier-2/tier-3 troubleshooting, configuration, and routine support for SQL Server environments under the guidance of and in collaboration with the Senior SQL DBA, directly supporting operations across all federal business units.
• Support SQL Server database solutions including backup/recovery operations, schema management, patching, upgrades, and application integration.
• Execute backup and restore operations, design backup schedules, validate restore integrity, and support disaster recovery testing and point-in-time recovery (PITR) procedures as directed by the Senior SQL DBA.
• Implement security baselines, encryption configurations, and auditing protocols in accordance with GPO IT Security policies and standards.
• Respond to Requests for Change (RFCs) and incident tickets via the Government's ticketing system, supporting request life cycles from submission to closeout to minimize downtime and enhance service delivery.
• Resolve tickets according to operational SLAs, escalating complex issues to the Senior SQL DBA as appropriate.
• Assist with SQL Server database builds, upgrades, and application‑integration efforts (including but not limited to SharePoint and legacy business systems).
• Support proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring, identifying trends and escalating anomalies.
• Provide database administration and maintenance across on‑premises servers and cloud environments as required.
• Execute patching cycles, apply minor and major patches, and validate system stability post‑deployment.
• Proactively address system errors and participate in after‑hours activities as needed for business continuity.
• Contribute to clear, actionable weekly reports detailing support activities, accomplishments, and risk/issues.
• Collaborate within and across division teams and communicate effectively with both IT and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Provide complementary team technology coverage for MariaDB, MS Access, and additional PostgreSQL/MySQL environments as part of the team's collective technology stack responsibilities.

• At least 4 years' experience administering enterprise SQL Server database environments.
• Demonstrated experience with SQL Server (including current and recent versions).
• Experience with SQL scripting and T‑SQL development.
• Experience with patching, server maintenance, and upgrade execution in SQL Server environments.
• Experience with database backup and restore operations, including validation and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot SQL Server database issues and escalating complex problems appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaborate within and across division teams, and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

• Experience with SQL Server Clustering.
• Experience with Always On Availability Groups and/or Failover Cluster Instances (FCI).
• Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures, including failover…