Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off SQL Engineer (Remote) Location: Remote (U.S.) Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Min Secret Clearance – Will be upgraded to Top Secret. We are seeking a SQL Engineer with 6+ years of experience to serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for all SQL Server and PowerShell-related projects for our federal government client. This role will lead database administration, performance optimization, automation, and infrastructure scripting initiatives while supporting enterprise-level database environments. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled SQL and PowerShell professional who can independently lead projects, automate processes, optimize database performance, and serve as the organization’s go-to technical expert. Key Responsibilities: Act as the SME and lead for SQL Server and PowerShell projects. Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases and T-SQL code. Perform database performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning. Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts for database and infrastructure operations. Support database migrations, upgrades, security, and high-availability solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership. Required Experience: 6+ years of SQL Server administration and development experience. 3+ years of PowerShell scripting and automation experience. Strong expertise in T-SQL, SQL Server performance tuning, database security, backup/recovery, and production support. Experience with Azure SQL, Windows Server, Git, and DevOps practices preferred. Preferred Certifications (Min one): Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) ITIL Foundation and/or CompTIA Security+ This is a remote position.