Database Architect – SME

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Lead enterprise database architecture and technical operations across assigned environments .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise database architecture, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server, including high availability, backup and recovery strategies, and security practices. Proven ability to lead database operations, mentor teams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders in federal or Department of Defense environments.

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Microsoft SQL Server ArchitectureDatabase High Availability ImplementationDatabase Backup And RecoveryDatabase Security PracticesTechnical Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Database ArchitectureDatabase Performance MonitoringQuery OptimizationDatabase Migration PlanningDatabase Schema ReviewDisaster Recovery DesignCapacity PlanningAutomation Of Database TasksETL/ELT ProcessesCloud-Hosted Database Familiarity

Soft Skills

Technical DocumentationTroubleshootingStakeholder CommunicationLeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SQL Server Always On Availability GroupsFailover ClusteringReplicationHybrid ArchitecturesManaged Database Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceDatabase Platform CertificationCISSP Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Database EnvironmentsDepartment Of DefenseOperational EfficiencyRecovery ObjectivesTechnical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityETLMS SQL ServerSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise database architecture and technical operations across assigned environments
Establish database design, configuration, administration, monitoring, security, and documentation standards
Translate mission, application, analytical, and warehouse requirements into database architecture decisions
Guide Microsoft SQL Server architecture, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modernization
Oversee database performance monitoring, capacity planning, query optimization, indexing, and resource utilization
Resolve complex database availability, connectivity, integrity, concurrency, and performance issues
Design and review high-availability and disaster-recovery approaches aligned with Government requirements
Oversee backup strategies, restore procedures, recovery testing, and documented recovery readiness
Validate recovery point and recovery time objectives with Government stakeholders and technical teams
Coordinate database recovery and restoration during outages, incidents, exercises, and planned transitions
Establish database security practices covering access, privileged accounts, encryption, auditing, and configuration controls
Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel on findings, remediation, authorization evidence, and approved security changes
Guide database upgrades, migrations, platform refreshes, consolidation, and modernization initiatives
Assess proposed changes for effects on availability, performance, security, integrations, and downstream consumers
Review database schemas, data models, interfaces, and integration patterns for scalability and maintainability
Coordinate database dependencies with data warehouse, application, infrastructure, analytics, and AI teams
Review technical designs, implementation plans, test results, rollback procedures, and operational handoffs
Develop architecture diagrams, technical decision records, standards, runbooks, and troubleshooting guidance
Mentor database administrators through technical coaching, design reviews, knowledge transfer, and development planning
Recommend improvements that strengthen database reliability, operational efficiency, recovery capability, and maintainability
Communicate database health, technical risks, modernization priorities, and recommended decisions to Government stakeholders and program leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance or higher
Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, database management, or a related field, or a permitted equivalent
Experience with enterprise database architecture
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Experience implementing or supporting database high availability
Experience with database backup, restoration, and recovery
Experience with database security
Experience planning or implementing database modernization
Ability to lead database operations and establish technical standards
Ability to oversee database performance, resolve complex technical issues, and guide database administrator development
Relevant database platform certification preferred
CISSP certification preferred, with alignment to the proposed DoD 8570 IASAE Level II qualification preference
Experience supporting federal or Department of Defense database environments preferred
Experience with SQL Server Always On availability groups, failover clustering, replication, or comparable availability technologies preferred
Experience planning and executing database migrations, major upgrades, and platform transitions preferred
Familiarity with cloud-hosted databases, managed database services, and hybrid architectures preferred
Experience supporting data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, analytical workloads, or AI-ready data platforms preferred
Experience automating database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and recovery tasks preferred
Experience conducting recovery exercises and validating recovery objectives preferred
Strong technical mentoring, architecture documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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