We are seeking a experienced Senior SQL Database Administrators to support enterprise-level database environments. This role involves managing and maintaining SQL Server, SQL Clusters, MariaDB, MySQL, and MS Access databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across systems. 

• Provide day-to-day support for SQL Server, SQL Cluster, MariaDB, MySQL, and MS Access environments. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server and cluster-related issues, including system setup, configuration, and error triage. 

• Respond to Requests for Change (RFCs) and FootPrints tickets related to database maintenance and support. 

• Assist users in creating and managing SQL databases and resolving application-related issues (e.g., SharePoint). 

• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts for database access and performance. 

• Design and implement logical and physical database structures. 

• Monitor and tune database performance; apply patches, upgrades, and security fixes. 

• Maintain documentation for data models, dictionaries, and environment configurations. 

• Collaborate with development teams to support application integration and performance tuning. 

• Participate in Agile development processes (Scrum or Kanban). 

• U.S. Citizenship required. 

• Ability to pass a background investigation. 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in SQL Server and related technologies. 

• Experience with MariaDB, MySQL, and MS Access. 

• Strong knowledge of SQL, database theory, and performance tuning. 

• Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions. 

• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS) is a plus. 

• Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, SQS, RabbitMQ) is a plus. 

The below listed pay range for this position is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offered salary will be influenced by a host of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Pyramid Systems that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, to include our Employee Stock Ownership Program, FlexPTO, and learning and development opportunities.

USD $113,279.00/Yr.

USD $169,910.00/Yr.

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an award-winning, technology leader, driving digital transformation across federal agencies. We empower forward-thinking innovations, accelerate production-ready software, and deliver secure solutions so federal agencies can meet their mission goals. Voted a Top Workplace, both regionally (Washington, DC) and Nationally (USA) the past 2 years (2023 and 2024) based on the feedback from our employees, we are headquartered in Fairfax, VA. and have a growing national footprint. We value and promote our Flexible Workplace approach because of the positive impacts it has on work-life integration. We remain committed to ensuring every employee’s voice is heard, performance and results are recognized and rewarded, development and advancement is a focus, and diversity, equity and inclusion is a company priority. We offer competitive compensation and benefits (including a recently launched Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP), a robust performance-based rewards program, and we know how to have fun! Our people and culture have endured and delivered for our clients for nearly three decades.

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.