Sr. Application SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Sr. Application SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Remote
Clearance Requirement: Must have an IRS High-Risk Background Investigation, IRS access processing, and required drug screening before CI network access.
Position Summary
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.
Required Qualifications7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
Expertise with Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise
Strong Transact-SQL (T-SQL) skills
Experience with database design, SQL jobs, backups, and recovery validation
Experience supporting production and UAT database updates, script execution, and data corrections
Proven ability to maintain data integrity in controlled production environments
Preferred QualificationsPrior IRS experience or IRS clearance
Experience supporting .NET/IIS web applications
Database sanitization for development and test environments
Crystal Reports and Business Objects reporting support
Data migration, mapping, and quality validation experience
Security patch coordination and audit/compliance support
Performance tuning, release deployments, and recovery testing
Experience supporting regulated or mission-critical SQL Server environments
T-SQL, SQL Jobs, Backup & Recovery
Windows Server / IIS
Technology Environment & Desired Experience
Candidates should have experience supporting enterprise applications and databases within regulated federal environments, including many of the following technologies, tools, and standards:
Application & Development TechnologiesC#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, .NET Framework
Visual Studio, JavaScript, AJAX, ADO
HTML, XML, Open XML
Object-oriented analysis, design, and programming (OOD/OOP)
UML, Microsoft Data Access Application Block, Infragistics NetAdvantage
Database & ReportingMicrosoft SQL Server Enterprise administration
Transact-SQL (T-SQL), database design, SQL jobs, backup/recovery
Production and UAT database support
Crystal Reports, Business Objects / Business Objects Server
Development/test database sanitization and data management
Systems & InfrastructureWindows environments and IIS administration
Application server operations and support
Monitoring and alerting tools, including SCOM
Patch management, access/account administration, and server maintenance
Testing, Quality & Requirements ManagementALM Quality Center / Micro Focus Quality Center
Rational Quality Manager, IBM DOORS
Quick Test Professional (QTP), LoadRunner
Requirements traceability, test planning, defect tracking, and quality assurance processes
Configuration Management & CollaborationRational Team Concert, StarTeam, SharePoint
Source code management and release documentation
Change management, impact assessments, and configuration management practices
Accessibility & Section 508Section 508 compliance testing and accessibility validation
Tools such as AccRepair, JAWS, Nuance Dragon, and ZoomText
Cybersecurity & ComplianceFISMA, NIST, and IRS IRM standards
Security Control Assessments (SCA), Continuous Monitoring, POA&M, SSP, ISCP, and SRA activities
Security remediation and scanning tools including Guardium, Tripwire, AppScan, and related compliance technologies
Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting .NET web applications and SQL Server databases in federal or highly regulated environments
Familiarity with IRS development, testing, configuration management, and security processes
Experience with Business Objects, Crystal Reports, and enterprise reporting solutions
Knowledge of accessibility compliance (Section 508) and federal cybersecurity frameworks
Experience supporting audit readiness, security assessments, and compliance documentation
This approach keeps the job posting concise while ensuring all of the required technologies and federal compliance experience are represented.
Why Join NIS?
Work remotely while supporting high-impact federal programs in a collaborative environment focused on security, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Location: Remote
Clearance Requirement: Must have an IRS High-Risk Background Investigation, IRS access processing, and required drug screening before CI network access.
Position Summary
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.
Required Qualifications7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
Expertise with Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise
Strong Transact-SQL (T-SQL) skills
Experience with database design, SQL jobs, backups, and recovery validation
Experience supporting production and UAT database updates, script execution, and data corrections
Proven ability to maintain data integrity in controlled production environments
Preferred QualificationsPrior IRS experience or IRS clearance
Experience supporting .NET/IIS web applications
Database sanitization for development and test environments
Crystal Reports and Business Objects reporting support
Data migration, mapping, and quality validation experience
Security patch coordination and audit/compliance support
Performance tuning, release deployments, and recovery testing
Experience supporting regulated or mission-critical SQL Server environments
T-SQL, SQL Jobs, Backup & Recovery
Windows Server / IIS
Technology Environment & Desired Experience
Candidates should have experience supporting enterprise applications and databases within regulated federal environments, including many of the following technologies, tools, and standards:
Application & Development TechnologiesC#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, .NET Framework
Visual Studio, JavaScript, AJAX, ADO
HTML, XML, Open XML
Object-oriented analysis, design, and programming (OOD/OOP)
UML, Microsoft Data Access Application Block, Infragistics NetAdvantage
Database & ReportingMicrosoft SQL Server Enterprise administration
Transact-SQL (T-SQL), database design, SQL jobs, backup/recovery
Production and UAT database support
Crystal Reports, Business Objects / Business Objects Server
Development/test database sanitization and data management
Systems & InfrastructureWindows environments and IIS administration
Application server operations and support
Monitoring and alerting tools, including SCOM
Patch management, access/account administration, and server maintenance
Testing, Quality & Requirements ManagementALM Quality Center / Micro Focus Quality Center
Rational Quality Manager, IBM DOORS
Quick Test Professional (QTP), LoadRunner
Requirements traceability, test planning, defect tracking, and quality assurance processes
Configuration Management & CollaborationRational Team Concert, StarTeam, SharePoint
Source code management and release documentation
Change management, impact assessments, and configuration management practices
Accessibility & Section 508Section 508 compliance testing and accessibility validation
Tools such as AccRepair, JAWS, Nuance Dragon, and ZoomText
Cybersecurity & ComplianceFISMA, NIST, and IRS IRM standards
Security Control Assessments (SCA), Continuous Monitoring, POA&M, SSP, ISCP, and SRA activities
Security remediation and scanning tools including Guardium, Tripwire, AppScan, and related compliance technologies
Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting .NET web applications and SQL Server databases in federal or highly regulated environments
Familiarity with IRS development, testing, configuration management, and security processes
Experience with Business Objects, Crystal Reports, and enterprise reporting solutions
Knowledge of accessibility compliance (Section 508) and federal cybersecurity frameworks
Experience supporting audit readiness, security assessments, and compliance documentation
This approach keeps the job posting concise while ensuring all of the required technologies and federal compliance experience are represented.
Why Join NIS?
Work remotely while supporting high-impact federal programs in a collaborative environment focused on security, reliability, and continuous improvement.