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.