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Remote waiter jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like hospitality tech, virtual events, and food-service platforms. Employers hiring remotely right now include Optum, Peraton, and Cognizant. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 waiter jobs.
- Prior experience taking orders and serving food and beverages in a restaurant setting
- Valid food handler or food safety certification for the applicable state
- Alcohol service certification such as TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol, or equivalent
- Ability to carry multiple plates and stand for an entire shift
- Strong knowledge of menu items, allergens, and common pairing suggestions
- Experience with point-of-sale systems used to enter orders and process payments
Tips for Your Remote Waiter Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote waiter openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your availability and apply directly without sorting through unrelated local listings.
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote waiter roles rely on written coordination instead of in-person cues. Before applying, document your experience handling orders, guest requests, or team updates through digital tools like Slack, email, or POS platforms, and reference those directly in your application.
Target remote-first hospitality and virtual event companies
Not all employers hire waiters remotely. Focus your search on hospitality tech platforms, virtual event production firms, and distributed food-service companies, which are the segments most likely to have structured remote waiter roles rather than occasional remote arrangements.
Prepare for a video-based remote interview
Remote waiter interviews frequently assess how you present yourself and communicate on camera, since guest-facing digital roles require the same professionalism as in-person service. Practice explaining order sequences, guest handling scenarios, and conflict resolution clearly and concisely over video before your interview.
Remote Waiter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote waiter job?
Remote waiter roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to coordinate orders and guest needs without in-person cues. Remote-first hospitality platforms and virtual event companies screen for async communication skills and familiarity with digital order management tools. Candidates who highlight experience with POS software, virtual service platforms, or remote coordination stand out most.
Which companies hire remote waiters?
Employers currently hiring remote waiters include Optum, Peraton, and Cognizant, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These tend to be remote-first hospitality tech firms, virtual event production companies, and distributed food-service platforms that manage guest experience and order fulfillment without a physical dining floor.
Can you get a remote waiter job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level waiter roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site supervision. Virtual event companies and hospitality tech platforms do hire entry-level candidates who can show strong written communication, comfort with digital tools like POS or ticketing software, and a track of self-managed customer service work.
Do you need a degree for remote waiter jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring waiters focus far more on demonstrable service skills, reliability, and digital tool proficiency than on formal credentials. Showing concrete results, such as high guest satisfaction scores or experience with remote order management platforms, carries more weight than a diploma for most remote waiter openings.
Which industries hire the most remote waiters?
The sectors hiring the most remote waiters are Energy, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries hire waiters remotely because their distributed teams manage virtual events, digital hospitality experiences, and food-service coordination without requiring staff to be in a central location.
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