Senior SQL Database Platform Engineer

Washington, DC

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Type: Contract

Experience: 7

Education: BS

Category: Information Technology

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Job ID: 378078

Date Posted: 08/06/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/O1idSM


Senior SQL Database Platform Engineer
Washington DC 20006 – 100% ONSITE
Per Federal contract U.S. Citizenship Required
Must be able to pass enhanced background screen (criminal, financial, drug) for Public Trust clearance
W-2 or C2C

Application Deadline: 8/19/2026


Position Requirements:
Provide a senior engineer to deliver database server administration for the Board's on-premises SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments as automated, FISMA-compliant code — supporting the PostgreSQL ATO, cloud-readiness, and platform modernization.

Tasks:
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for database server and instance builds, version upgrades, patching, cumulative updates, and configuration changes across SQL Server and PostgreSQL server enterprise service offerings.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Powershell, Ansible playbooks/roles executed via AAP; IaC modules) to provision, configure, and enforce desired state for on-premises database servers.
• Develop PowerShell scripts and T-SQL stored procedures to automate routine tasks
• Automate routine maintenance — backups, health checks, patch cycles, drift remediation.
• Embed security and compliance in the pipeline: vulnerability scanning, hardening, and FISMA control evidence supporting the PostgreSQL ATO.
• Documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer.
• Database Administration & Operations:
o Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances (2019/2022/2025) across development, test, and production environments
o Manage database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures
o Monitor database performance, capacity, and availability using native tools and third-party monitoring solutions
o Perform routine maintenance: index optimization, statistics updates, integrity checks (DBCC CHECKDB)
o Manage database security: user accounts, roles, permissions, encryption (TDE/Always Encrypted)
o Strong experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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