SQL Server Database Administrator (Fed Gov)

RESPEC is seeking a hands-on Senior SQL Server Database Administrator / Windows Systems Administrator to support the NPIRS environment. This position is ideal for a technical generalist with experience managing both SQL Server databases and Windows servers. The role supports approximately 60 servers across development, test, and production environments. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, migrating, securing, monitoring, and maintaining SQL Server databases and Windows servers, as well as supporting data integration, reporting, virtual servers, backup, disaster recovery, system availability, performance, and data integrity. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of NIST guidelines applicable to SQL Server and Windows Server administration, follow established SDLC processes, and be able to troubleshoot across database, server, and application support layers. Key Responsibilities SQL Server and Database Administration Install, configure, maintain, patch, and migrate Microsoft SQL Server databases. Administer and troubleshoot SQL Server environments using SSMS. Monitor and optimize database performance, health, and integrity. Manage database security, user access, roles, and permissions. Maintain backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery processes. Optimize queries, indexes, stored procedures, and other database objects. Support database design, data modeling, integration, replication, and migration. Troubleshoot SQL Server alerts and Agen