::: PURPOSE :::

The Server and Database Administrator is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the Department server's infrastructure and databases. This position plays a critical role in maintaining highly available IT systems that directly support patient care and regulatory compliance.

This is remote 1099 independent Subcontractor position for 8 hours a day. Subcontractor must be 100% dedicated to this role for any 8 hours between 8 am to 6pm. Subcontractor will be required to go through Public Trust background investigation and Subcontractor will need to travel to customer Site in Bethesda (Maryland), at their own expense, to pick up Laptop and ID badge.

::: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :::

• Administer and maintain Windows Server infrastructure supporting clinical and research applications.
• Perform routine server patching, upgrades, and security updates to ensure systems remain secure and compliant.
• Administer and maintain enterprise databases, including database development, maintenance, backup, and performance optimization.
• Support and maintain mission-critical applications.
• Monitor server and database performance to maximize uptime and quickly resolve system issues.
• Maintain software licensing and coordinate application upgrades with vendors.
• Protect sensitive patient and research data, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI), in accordance with NIH and Federal security requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions to support regulatory compliance and operational continuity.
• Produce system health and performance metrics to demonstrate infrastructure reliability and readiness.
• Collaborate with application owners, vendors, and IT staff to support ongoing system improvements and modernization efforts.

::: Value to the Department :::

This position provides the technical expertise necessary to maintain a secure, reliable, and compliant server and database environment that supports the Department's operations. The role helps ensure high system availability, minimizes operational disruptions, protects sensitive data, and supports the Department's mission of delivering safe and effective patient care while advancing research initiatives.

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• After backgrround investigation is complete, are you able to come to Bethesda (Maryland), at your own expense, to collect the laptop and Badge ID so that you can start working?
• Describe your experience administering and maintaining Windows Server infrastructure performing routine server patching, upgrades, and security updates to ensure systems remain secure and compliant?
• Describe your experience with administering and maintaining enterprise databases (Microsoft SQL Server), including database development, maintenance, backup, and performance optimization?

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Required)

Work Location: Remote