[Remote] Sr. Application SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Senior Application SQL DBA to support mission-critical SQL Server environments. This role is responsible for database administration, performance optimization, backup and recovery, security, data integrity, and production support in a regulated environment.ResponsibilitiesDatabase administrationPerformance optimizationBackup and recoverySecurityData integrityProduction supportSkills7+ years of SQL Server DBA experienceExpertise with Microsoft SQL Server EnterpriseStrong Transact-SQL (T-SQL) skillsExperience with database design, SQL jobs, backups, and recovery validationExperience supporting production and UAT database updates, script execution, and data correctionsProven ability to maintain data integrity in controlled production environmentsMust have an IRS High-Risk Background Investigation, IRS access processing, and required drug screening before CI network accessPrior IRS experience or IRS clearanceExperience supporting .NET/IIS web applicationsDatabase sanitization for development and test environmentsCrystal Reports and Business Objects reporting supportData migration, mapping, and quality validation experienceSecurity patch coordination and audit/compliance supportPerformance tuning, release deployments, and recovery testingExperience supporting regulated or mission-critical SQL Server environmentsT-SQL, SQL Jobs, Backup & RecoveryWindows Server / IISExperience supporting .NET web applications and SQL Server databases in federal or highly regulated environmentsFamiliarity with IRS development, testing, configuration management, and security processesExperience with Business Objects, Crystal Reports, and enterprise reporting solutionsKnowledge of accessibility compliance (Section 508) and federal cybersecurity frameworksExperience supporting audit readiness, security assessments, and compliance documentationBenefitsWork remotely while supporting high-impact federal programs in a collaborative environment focused on security, reliability, and continuous improvement.Company OverviewNationwide IT Services, Inc. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://nw-its.com/.