JOB
This is a remote role in the US
NEOGOV is a proud AI-Enabled SaaS leader in the Public Sector & Public Safety space with a mission to serve the people who serve the people. Our clients use our software to streamline everyday processes NEOGOV is a leading AI-enabled SaaS provider serving the public sector and public safety organizations nationwide.
For more than 25 years, we’ve helped agencies streamline critical workforce and operational processes through an integrated, intelligent platform. From hiring and onboarding to employee growth, retention, compliance, and public safety operations, our solutions support the full employee lifecycle. Guided by our mission to serve the people who serve the people, we combine innovation, customer focus, and purpose-driven technology to help build stronger communities.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
We’re looking for a Senior Database Administrator who excels at performance optimization and database tuning across multiple platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server. This position is ideal for a hands-on DBA who enjoys diagnosing inefficiencies, improving application performance, and guiding development teams in building high-performing database solutions. While performance is the primary focus, the role includes the full spectrum of database administration duties such as maintenance, monitoring, backup, recovery, and security management. In addition to this candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of ETL/Datawarehousing concepts. This role would also focus on monitoring and debugging Production grade ETL pipelines. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Analyze, tune, and optimize database performance for mission-critical SQL Server environments.
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Perform deep analysis of slow-running queries, indexes, and workloads using advanced performance monitoring tools.
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Partner with developers to improve SQL code efficiency, optimize schema design, and ensure scalable architecture.
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Implement, maintain, and support database monitoring tools for proactive detection and resolution of performance issues.
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Administer and support SQL Server databases, including user access, backups, patching, and replication.
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Provide performance reviews and configurations for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL systems as needed.
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Develop and maintain documentation for performance standards, baselines, and tuning methodologies.
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Participate in capacity planning, workload forecasting, and resource utilization reviews.
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Ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies are performance-optimized and cost-effective.
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Manage multiple concurrent projects and tune databases supporting several enterprise products.
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Monitor and support data pipelines built in Airflow and dbt.
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Work on AWS to implement monitoring and error handling on ETL/ELT tools such as Glue and DMS.
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Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-database environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees effective Day 1
Generous PTO to support work-life balance
401K Matching
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12-week Paid Parental Leave
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Remote working opportunities
Inclusive and diverse work environment
NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors.
Our hiring process may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
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