Systems Engineer, SQL

Goldbelt, Incorporated

. Provision, operate, install/configure, and maintain systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SQL Server database administration, including performance tuning, security, and high availability solutions. Proficient in Azure and AWS database management, with a strong focus on compliance and technical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SQL Server Database AdministrationAzure IaaS and PaaS ManagementT-SQL ProgrammingDatabase Security SolutionsDoD Approved 8140/8570 Certification

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Hard Skills

SQL Server 2016 and AboveDatabase Performance TuningData ModelingPowerShell ScriptingDatabase Backup and RecoveryHigh Availability SolutionsDatabase Encryption SolutionsDBCC CommandsFail Over Cluster InstancesComplex Queries

Soft Skills

Technical SupportCommunicationDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

Windows Server Operating SystemsAzure Managed InstancesSQL Server ProfilerExtended EventsDynamic Management Views

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Approved 8140/8570 Baseline CertificationOracle OCP DB (Version 19 or Higher)MCSA: SQL 2016 DBAOCP SAOCI Foundations 2020MS: Azure DBAA or Higher

Industry Keywords

DoD IT SystemsFederal IT SystemsDisaster RecoveryCOOPLDAP Authentication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provision, operate, install/configure, and maintain systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure
Provide technical support, guidance, and hands-on delivery for planning, implementing, and operating databases
Participate in technical research and development to enable continuing infrastructure innovation
Ensure system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures comply with organizational values and regulatory requirements
Document specifications, project plans, configurations, test plans, and results
Depict complex ideas, issues, and designs to varied audiences
Communicate project objectives, scope, and status to project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years of overall professional experience in the engineering field
Five (5) years’ experience in SQL Server database administration and analysis support with DoD or Federal IT systems
Experience serving as Database Architect, Replication Expert, Database Encryption Expert, LDAP/Certificate Authentication Expert, Disaster Recovery/COOP expert, Database Security Expert, and High Availability Expert
Experience with current/recent versions of Windows Server operating systems
Hands-on experience utilizing SQL Server 2016 and above
Experience developing and optimizing SQL Server databases on Azure IaaS and implementing/managing SQL database solutions using Azure PaaS high availability, scalability, and security features
Proficiency designing, implementing, and managing SQL Server databases on Azure Managed Instances
Experience in AWS database administration, including provisioning, configuring, and optimizing databases for high availability, scalability, and security
Expertise in T-SQL programming, including complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions
Demonstrated ability in database performance tuning, query optimization, index management, partitioning, and resource utilization analysis
Experience setting up and configuring SQL backup and recovery operations
Systems analysis experience assessing database requirements and recommending optimization solutions
Proficiency creating database schemas, data dictionaries, entity-relationship diagrams, and process flows
Experience creating and using PowerShell scripts for server management and data acquisition
Experience with SQL High Availability solutions and technologies
Experience configuring, managing, and maintaining Fail Over Cluster Instances
Proficiency utilizing DBCC commands
Proficiency configuring and managing SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and Dynamic Management Views
Root Cause Analysis experience for database issues and performance bottlenecks
Proficiency in data modeling using tools such as SQL Server Data Tools
Experience implementing database encryption solutions such as TDE, Always Encrypted, or column-level encryption
Proficiency configuring and managing SQL Server Database Mail
Must be eligible for IT I Critical Sensitive clearance
Must have a DoD Approved 8140/8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
Must have one of the following CE certifications: Oracle OCP DB (version 19 or higher), MCSA: SQL 2016 DBA, OCP SA, OCI Foundations 2020, or MS: Azure DBAA or higher
DLA CE Cert IA Role/Function: DBA Admin

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Tax-deferred savings options
Supplementary benefits
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities