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Junior SQL Database Administrator

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for: astound
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Database Administrator, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role overview

This entry-level database administration position supports the IT Infrastructure team in maintaining Microsoft SQL Server environments across development, test, and production settings. The role offers exposure to Oracle database administration as well, building a foundation for a career in enterprise data management. The hire will collaborate with IT leadership, application teams, and system engineers to safeguard database performance, availability, and security.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor and maintain SQL Server databases, performing backups, restores, integrity checks, and index maintenance
  • Assist with database provisioning, configuration, and patch management across multiple environments
  • Track database performance, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot connectivity issues
  • Support SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and deployments
  • Help administer Oracle environments, including RMAN backup and recovery operations
  • Manage database security, permissions, and role-based access controls
Requirements
  • Two years of experience working with SQL Server databases
  • Foundational understanding of relational database concepts and architecture
  • Familiarity with Oracle database environments
  • Basic knowledge of Windows Server and Linux
  • High school diploma or equivalent
Nice to have
  • Exposure to enterprise data management practices
  • Interest in building cross-platform DBA expertise across SQL Server and Oracle
Benefits and work setup
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • short-term disability insurance
  • paid time off starting at 80 hours per year with tenure-based increases
  • seven paid holidays
  • floating holiday allotment
  • paid sick leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee discount program

The posted base compensation range is $70,000–$90,000, with actual pay dependent on location, skills, and experience.

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