# Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

> TOMORROW HIRE · United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-03

**Salary:** USD 100,000–140,000

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Information Technology

## Description

**Work Type:** Fully Remote — work must be performed from within the United States  
**Industry Category:** Database Administration / SQL Server / Oracle  
**Employment Type:** Full-Time  
**Compensation:** **$100,000–$140,000 per year as a W2**. **$55/hr.–$75/hr. as a 1099**  
**Clearance:** No active security clearance required; federal background or suitability screening may be required

**Position Overview**

Our client is seeking a **Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA)** to support an enterprise database environment for a federal customer.

This position will provide hands-on SQL and database administration support, including database configuration, backup and recovery, patching, performance tuning, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, monitoring, security, automation, and troubleshooting.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SQL and Oracle databases.
-   Support database provisioning, installations, upgrades, patching, and server maintenance.
-   Manage backup, restore, High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and failover processes.
-   Monitor and tune database performance, alerts, and operational dashboards.
-   Implement database security, auditing, configuration, and compliance requirements.
-   Develop SQL scripts and database administration automation.
-   Troubleshoot database incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
-   Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
-   Support occasional scheduled after-hours maintenance activities.

## Requirements

**Minimum Qualifications**

-   **4+ years of database administration experience.**
-   Hands-on experience with **SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, and SQL Scripting**.
-   Demonstrated experience with all of the following: **Oracle Database, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and Microsoft Access.**
-   Experience creating and managing standalone SQL and Oracle databases.
-   Experience identifying and troubleshooting database issues.
-   Experience with server maintenance, software installations, upgrades, and patching.
-   Experience with **High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), backup, and restore** processes.
-   Experience with database performance tuning, monitoring, security, automation, and incident management.
-   Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across technical teams.
-   Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
-   Must reside in and perform all work from within the United States.
-   Must be willing to complete federal background/suitability screening and fingerprinting if required.
-   Must be available for 8 working hours per day within **7:30 AM–6:00 PM ET**.
-   Must be able to support occasional scheduled after-hours maintenance.
-   U.S. citizenship.

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Professional **SQL Server/database certification**.
-   Current or prior federal background investigation or Public Trust.
-   Federal government or federal contracting experience.
-   Experience with **ServiceNow, Idera, SolarWinds, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Datadog, and/or Dynatrace**.
-   Experience supporting cloud database environments.

## Benefits

**Compensation**

**$100,000–$140,000 per year as a W2**, negotiable for the right candidate.

**$55/hr.–$75/hr. as a 1099**

**Benefits**

-   Medical insurance
-   Dental insurance
-   Vision insurance
-   401(k)

## Apply

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