Senior Salesforce Platform Engineer

VIATEQ Corporation

. Perform day-to-day administration of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, and patching .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, and performance tuning. Proficient in SQL query writing, database security practices, and ITSM processes, with strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Microsoft SQL Server AdministrationOracle Database AdministrationSQL Query WritingDatabase Backup And RecoveryITSM Ticketing And Change Management

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Hard Skills

Database InstallationDatabase ConfigurationPerformance TuningStored ProceduresData MigrationDisaster Recovery TestingRole ManagementSecurity AuditingRoot Cause AnalysisDocumentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative WorkProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowAWS RDSCloud-Hosted Database Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator AssociateOracle Database CertificationAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Federal Government IT EnvironmentFedRAMPFISMANISTPublic Trust Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudITSMMS SQL ServerOracleServiceNowSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform day-to-day administration of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, and patching
Monitor database health, performance, and job scheduling, escalating issues to senior DBAs as needed
Execute routine backup and recovery procedures and support periodic disaster recovery testing
Support database user access requests, role management, and security auditing in accordance with agency policy
Assist with data migration tasks for cloud modernization and data center consolidation efforts
Write and optimize basic to intermediate SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts
Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, schedules, and standard operating procedures
Respond to database-related incident tickets in ServiceNow and participate in root cause analysis
Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours database support as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
Working knowledge of database backup, recovery, and basic performance tuning concepts
Proficiency in writing SQL queries and troubleshooting routine database issues
Familiarity with database security and access control practices
Understanding of ITSM ticketing and change management processes
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to obtain public trust clearance
Preferred: Experience in a federal government IT environment
Preferred: Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST
Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database certification, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Preferred: Exposure to AWS RDS or cloud-hosted database environments
Preferred: Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
11 paid federal holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Professional development reimbursement