Role Description At Fearless, we are seeking a Senior Database Administrator as part of our Senior Consultant, Engineering and Technical Services career path to provide technical leadership for enterprise database systems supporting federal law enforcement and investigative operations. This role serves as the database architect for production, development, testing, and disaster recovery environments while supporting critical data migration activities. You will manage the administration, security, optimization, and lifecycle of Microsoft SQL Server databases that enable mission-critical investigative systems serving the federal government. This role is fully remote. This Senior Consultant collaborates with cross-functional teams to align the technical vision, implementation, and quality of software systems across development, reliability, testing, and operations. This role will possess the skills to bridge business objectives with technical execution in software development, infrastructure, security, and testing at an advanced application level of proficiency. The Sr. Consultant role will work on projects that allow them to ensure scalable, secure, and reliable solutions while mentoring engineers, fostering collaboration, and aligning stakeholders with product and project goals. Responsibilities - Administer enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments, ensuring database availability, integrity, and performance across production and non-production systems. - Design database structures and schemas that support mission-critical applications and investigative workflows. - Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data resilience and business continuity. - Optimize database performance through indexing strategies, query tuning, and resource monitoring. - Lead database security administration, implementing access controls, auditing mechanisms, and compliance with federal data protection standards. - Support ETL processes and coordinate data migration activities, including legacy data integration into modernized case management platforms. - Develop stored procedures, views, and database utilities that streamline data access and reporting workflows. - Coordinate database changes and deployments during production releases, ensuring minimal disruption to investigative operations. Impact - Fosters collaboration with cross-functional teams by taking the initiative and driving conversations. - Coaches, mentors, and develops peers that elevate team capability and technical expertise using clear and persuasive communication of engineering solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Earns the trust of customers and teammates by delivering world-class services. - Drives accountability and delivery by ensuring project objectives are met on time and aligned with client priorities and Fearless standards of excellence. - Anticipates risks and implements proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track. - Takes ownership of risk management by monitoring deliverables across the team, identifying issues early, and coaching teammates on mitigation strategies while keeping leadership informed. - Shapes client engagement and intelligence-gathering efforts by actively cultivating relationships with stakeholders, synthesizing insights across the client organization and partner ecosystem, and providing Fearless leaders with actionable recommendations that inform strategy and strengthen delivery outcomes. Qualifications - Minimum of 7 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience. - Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance. - Proven experience with SQL Server Management Studio, T-SQL, and database architecture design. - Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database security practices. - Experience supporting ETL processes, data migration projects, and disaster recovery planning. - Proficiency with Business Intelligence reporting tools, including Crystal Reports and Business Objects. Preferred Qualifications - Current or recent Public Trust BI clearance within the last 3 years. - Experience supporting IRS Criminal Investigations or similar federal law enforcement systems. - Familiarity with IRS Internal Revenue Manuals (IRMs) and OneSDLC processes. Skills and Competencies - Analytical Thinking: The ability to observe and interpret information, break down complex problems into parts, identify patterns/relationships and draw logical conclusions to develop effective solutions. - Synthetic Thinking: The ability to combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution by integrating disparate elements into a new, meaningful whole. - Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands and resilience to setbacks. - Ownership & Accountability: Committed to taking responsibility for outcomes, ensuring that all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery. - Consultative Advising: Identifies and articulates client challenges, scopes projects and aligns recommendations to business goals and client expectations. - Communicating with Influence: Capable of crafting and delivering clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and structured narratives, tailored to the strategic needs of diverse audiences to drive effective decision-making. - Managing Priorities & Client Alignment: Skillfully negotiates and manages conflicting priorities to strategically align decisions, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction. Physical Requirements - Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings. - Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings, which may involve driving or flying. - Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills. - Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds). Benefits - Flexible, life-friendly schedules. - 100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions. - Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents. - Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage. - 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting. - Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA. - Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave. - Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave. - Education, wellness, and tech allowances. - Referral bonus: $6K–$12K for each successful referral. - Pet insurance & discount plans. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage. - Performance-Based Bonuses.