Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

MySQL, Oracle + Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 4, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: TOMORROW HIRE
Location: United States
Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time (W2) or Contract (1099)
Pay / Compensation: $100,000–$140,000 per year as a W2 ($55/hr.–$75/hr. as a 1099)

About the Role

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.

Work Type: Fully Remote — work must be performed from within the United States. Industry Category: Database Administration / SQL Server / Oracle Clearance Note: No active security clearance required; however, federal background or suitability screening may be required.

What You’ll Do / 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 & 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 is required.

Preferred / Bonus 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 & Perks

  • Compensation: $100,000–$140,000 per year as a W2 (negotiable for the right candidate) or $55/hr.–$75/hr. as a 1099.
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)

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