SQL Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

SQL Engineer (Remote)  
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Clearance: Min Secret Clearance – Will be upgraded to Top Secret.  We are seeking a SQL Engineer with 6+ years of experience to serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for all SQL Server and PowerShell-related projects for our federal government client. This role will lead database administration, performance optimization, automation, and infrastructure scripting initiatives while supporting enterprise-level database environments.  The ideal candidate is a highly skilled SQL and PowerShell professional who can independently lead projects, automate processes, optimize database performance, and serve as the organization’s go-to technical expert.  
Key Responsibilities: 

• Act as the SME and lead for SQL Server and PowerShell projects. 
• Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases and T-SQL code. 
• Perform database performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning. 
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts for database and infrastructure operations. 
• Support database migrations, upgrades, security, and high-availability solutions. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership. 

 
Required Experience: 

• 6+ years of SQL Server administration and development experience. 
• 3+ years of PowerShell scripting and automation experience. 
• Strong expertise in T-SQL, SQL Server performance tuning, database security, backup/recovery, and production support. 
• Experience with Azure SQL, Windows Server, Git, and DevOps practices preferred. 

 
Preferred Certifications (Min one): 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) 
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) 
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) 
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) 
• ITIL Foundation and/or CompTIA Security+ 

This is a remote position.