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Remote server jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like food-tech platforms, hospitality software, virtual event production, and customer experience operations, where distributed teams are reshaping how service roles get done. Companies hiring remotely right now include Optum, Peraton, and Cognizant. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is looking to add a Mid-Level Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator with hands-on experience as a production database administrator experienced in AWS EC2 and RDS for SQL Server. The qualified individual will be responsible for meeting service level agreements covering performance, availability, backups, and security for several user groups supporting those application.
Location: Remote
Shift Schedule: 8am – 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). This position will participate in 24x7 on-call rotations for the production environment.
What you will do:
- Install Microsoft SQL Server instances in various configurations:
- Standalone, Windows Failover Cluster, and Availability Groups
- Cloud hosting (AWS) including SQL Server RDS.
- Develop, test, deploy and maintain security and audit solutions.
- Implement Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Safeguard Computer Security Evaluation Matrix (SCSEM) hardening standards.
- Review NESSUS scans to remediate vulnerabilities and database compliance findings.
- Schedule, monitor, and validate database backups and restores.
- Responsible for monitoring metrics collection jobs for performance, availability, and capacity planning though through Datadog.
- Schedule and apply DB upgrades, patches, and certificates.
- Follow best practices, work plans, checklists, and defined processes.
- Proactively support application teams as needed.
- Participate in project technical reviews. Lead work product reviews.
- Develop and maintain database support documentation.
- Responsible of complex database incidents and problems, providing resolutions in a timely manner.
- Engage SMEs or vendors to resolve more complex incidents as required.
- Implement customer database change requests.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance.
- Bachelors Degree and 5 years of experience, an Associates Degree and 7 years of experience, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience
- Minimum 5 years Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience including extensive production support required.
- Experienced in virtualizing Microsoft SQL Server 2019/2022 and Microsoft SQL Server High Availability options (replication - transactional or log shipping and Always On).
- Experience with SQL Maintenance Plans, SQL Agent jobs, and Ola Hallengren's Maintenance Solutions.
- Experience with MS Windows Security Domains, Networking, and Group Managed Service Accounts.
- Experienced in AWS cloud operations supporting databases on EC2 and RDS instances.
- Experience deploying and maintaining Cloud Native Databases leveraging Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD automation (GitLab and Liquibase)
Preferred qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to independently work remote and collaborate effectively with team members.
- Experience with transact/SQL language and programming experience/knowledge is a plus.
Details
Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is looking to add a Mid-Level Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator with hands-on experience as a production database administrator experienced in AWS EC2 and RDS for SQL Server. The qualified individual will be responsible for meeting service level agreements covering performance, availability, backups, and security for several user groups supporting those application.
Location: Remote
Shift Schedule: 8am – 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). This position will participate in 24x7 on-call rotations for the production environment.
What you will do:
- Install Microsoft SQL Server instances in various configurations:
- Standalone, Windows Failover Cluster, and Availability Groups
- Cloud hosting (AWS) including SQL Server RDS.
- Develop, test, deploy and maintain security and audit solutions.
- Implement Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Safeguard Computer Security Evaluation Matrix (SCSEM) hardening standards.
- Review NESSUS scans to remediate vulnerabilities and database compliance findings.
- Schedule, monitor, and validate database backups and restores.
- Responsible for monitoring metrics collection jobs for performance, availability, and capacity planning though through Datadog.
- Schedule and apply DB upgrades, patches, and certificates.
- Follow best practices, work plans, checklists, and defined processes.
- Proactively support application teams as needed.
- Participate in project technical reviews. Lead work product reviews.
- Develop and maintain database support documentation.
- Responsible of complex database incidents and problems, providing resolutions in a timely manner.
- Engage SMEs or vendors to resolve more complex incidents as required.
- Implement customer database change requests.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance.
- Bachelors Degree and 5 years of experience, an Associates Degree and 7 years of experience, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience
- Minimum 5 years Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience including extensive production support required.
- Experienced in virtualizing Microsoft SQL Server 2019/2022 and Microsoft SQL Server High Availability options (replication - transactional or log shipping and Always On).
- Experience with SQL Maintenance Plans, SQL Agent jobs, and Ola Hallengren's Maintenance Solutions.
- Experience with MS Windows Security Domains, Networking, and Group Managed Service Accounts.
- Experienced in AWS cloud operations supporting databases on EC2 and RDS instances.
- Experience deploying and maintaining Cloud Native Databases leveraging Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD automation (GitLab and Liquibase)
Preferred qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to independently work remote and collaborate effectively with team members.
- Experience with transact/SQL language and programming experience/knowledge is a plus.
Details
Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote server jobs.
- One or more years of experience in a full-service or fine dining environment
- Valid food handler certification or food safety manager card
- State-issued alcohol service certification such as TIPS or ServSafe Alcohol
- Ability to carry multiple plates and stand for full shifts of six or more hours
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems used in restaurant and hotel settings
- Strong knowledge of menu items, allergens, and beverage pairings including wine and spirits
Tips for Your Remote Server Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote server openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote postings often fill faster than in-person ones, so applying within the first day or two gives you a real advantage.
Show async communication in your materials
Remote employers for service roles need to know you can coordinate without real-time conversation. Write a cover note that is clear, concise, and structured. Treat it as a work sample, because remote hiring managers often read it as proof you can communicate the way the job demands.
Build a short remote-work portfolio
List any remote or freelance service work you have done, even informal gigs, virtual event support, or food-delivery coordination. Remote employers want evidence you have worked without in-person supervision before. A simple one-page document covering what you did, how you communicated, and what resulted is enough.
Prepare your home setup before interviews
Remote server roles often involve video check-ins, digital order systems, or client-facing video calls. Test your connection, background, and audio before any interview. Demonstrating a professional, distraction-free setup signals to hiring managers that you are ready to work on day one without IT hand-holding.
Remote Server Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote server job?
Target companies that run distributed teams, such as food-tech platforms, hospitality SaaS firms, and virtual events companies, because they have built workflows around remote service staff. Remote employers screen for written communication, async responsiveness, and self-managed scheduling. Showing proof of both, through past remote work, freelance service roles, or a short cover note that demonstrates clear written communication, gives you a real edge over candidates who only list in-person experience.
Which companies hire remote servers?
Remote server roles are posted by Optum, Peraton, and Cognizant and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These tend to be remote-first firms, distributed hospitality and events companies, and food-tech platforms that have structured their service operations entirely around online coordination.
Can you get a remote server job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because you need to demonstrate you can work independently from day one without in-person onboarding. Remote-first startups and virtual event platforms are more open to entry-level candidates. Showing strong written communication, a reliable home setup, and any project where you managed tasks without supervision goes a long way when experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote server jobs?
Not always. Most remote employers hiring servers weigh practical skills and demonstrated reliability far more than formal education. What matters is evidence you can handle service workflows, communicate clearly in writing, and stay organized without a manager nearby. Certifications in hospitality software, food safety, or customer experience platforms can reinforce your application when a degree is absent.
Which industries hire the most remote servers?
Remote server roles concentrate in Energy, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors hire servers remotely because their operations run across distributed teams that coordinate service delivery entirely through digital platforms rather than physical locations.
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