CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Senior Database Administrator
$89K–$121K
New York, NY +3 · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Feb 18, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
Remote
Hybrid
Albany, NY - Experience
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience related directly to SQL Server Database Administration.
About the job
Administers Microsoft SQL Server databases and related systems, including migrations, performance tuning, backups, and virtualization support.
What you'll do
- Administer SQL Server features and migrate databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016.
- Provide systems administration, performance monitoring and tuning, and support for Microsoft technologies and virtualization.
- Monitor and manage databases, perform server backups, and provide extended-hours database support when required.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years of experience directly related to SQL Server Database Administration.
- Experience with VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V.
- Knowledge of source/change control, bug tracking, SDLC, and relational database integration.
- Ability to handle confidential or sensitive materials and document and present decisions and processes.
Nice to have
- Experience implementing and maintaining data warehouses.
- Experience with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL or cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS; prior professional services or federal consulting experience.
Pay
USD 89,301.33–121,194.66 per year (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2016, Visual Studio Framework, VB.NET, ASP.NET, VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V
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