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Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA

primesource
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/2/2027
Job Title
Senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Washington, DC US (Primary)
Job Description

Prime Source Technologies, LLC (PST) is recruiting qualified professionals for anticipated enterprise application development, modernization, and operations support for a federal law-enforcement customer. This opportunity supports mission-critical information systems through secure, reliable application engineering and close collaboration with Government stakeholders. Employment on this program is contingent on award, customer approval, funding, and applicable position activation.

· Administer, configure, monitor and secure Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting enterprise applications.

· Perform backups, restores, recovery testing, database upgrades, maintenance and performance tuning to maintain system reliability.

· Analyze database incidents, optimize queries and indexes, and collaborate with developers to support application requirements.

· Maintain database access controls, auditing, operational procedures and technical documentation.

· Support release activities, database changes, troubleshooting, continuity planning and knowledge transfer under Government-approved procedures.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; at least 7 years of database administration experience, including at least 5 years managing SQL Server in enterprise production environments. Microsoft SQL Server certification preferred, not required.

Preferred technical qualifications

· SQL Server, T-SQL, SQL Server Agent, monitoring, high availability/disaster recovery, automation and Windows administration.

Work schedule and site requirements

Regular support hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Personnel are expected onsite five days a week during an approximately two-month acclimation period. Following that period, and subject to Government authorization, the schedule generally requires at least two days onsite weekly with up to three days telework; the customer may increase onsite requirements up to five days. Occasional evening, weekend, or special-event work may be needed with advance notice.

Equal opportunity

Prime Source Technologies, LLC is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions are made based on job-related qualifications and applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process in accordance with applicable requirements.

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