SQL Server Database Administrator

New York, NY, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • SQL
  • Stored Procedures
  • Management
  • Database Security
  • Backup Administration
  • Access Control
  • High Availability
  • RPO
  • Batch File
  • Active Directory
  • Network
  • Database Administration
  • Production Support
  • Performance Tuning
  • Backup
  • Recovery
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Transact-SQL
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Microsoft SSIS
  • Extract
  • Transform
  • Load
  • Microsoft Operating Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft SQL Server DBA
  • Ingres
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Data Validation
  • Distribution
  • Migration
  • Testing
  • Data Modeling
  • Database Design
  • Database
  • Version Control

Summary

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

Contract Length: 1 Year
Location: New York City, NY
Work Setup: On-site

Senior SQL Server DBA Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server DBA for a 1-year on-site contract in New York City. This role focuses on supporting business-critical SQL Server databases, production environments, performance optimization, high availability, disaster recovery, and database modernization.

Senior SQL Server DBA Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server environments.
  • Troubleshoot production incidents, failed jobs, deadlocks, and performance issues.
  • Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, indexing, and execution plans.
  • Develop and support SSIS packages, ETL processes, and SQL Server Agent jobs.
  • Manage database security, backups, recovery, and access controls.
  • Implement and support Always On Availability Groups (AOAG), WSFC, and HA/DR solutions.
  • Conduct disaster recovery testing and support RPO/RTO requirements.
  • Automate database administration using PowerShell, T-SQL, and batch scripting.
  • Support Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and network connectivity.

Senior SQL Server DBA Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of database administration and production support experience.
  • Strong Microsoft SQL Server administration, engineering, and performance tuning expertise.
  • Hands-on experience with AOAG, WSFC, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery.
  • Proficiency in T-SQL, PowerShell, SSIS, and ETL troubleshooting.
  • Experience supporting business-critical databases on Windows Server.

Senior SQL Server DBA Highly Preferred Qualifications
  • INGRES-to-SQL Server migration experience, including schema conversion and data validation.
  • Utilities / Transmission & Distribution (T&D) industry experience.
  • Legacy database modernization, migration testing, and production cutover.
  • Data modeling, database design, and database source control.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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  • Dice Id: 10117531
  • Position Id: 26-01833
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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