Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Skills
MSSQL DBA
Microsoft SQL
Database Administrator
SQL Server
T-SQL
database schema design
performance tuning
optimization
Azure
SQL Database
Job Details
Role: MSSQL DBA
Locations: 100% Remote
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
W2 Only.
Summary:
- We are seeking a skilled Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Microsoft SQL database systems to ensure their performance, availability, and security.
- This role includes providing both Logical and Physical Database support and working closely with other IT professionals to support database operations and development.
- Our ideal candidate is familiar with the full data life cycle and has a deep understanding of logical database design and data modeling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and upgrade Microsoft SQL database software.
- Monitor database performance and optimize for efficiency.
- Implement and maintain database security measures, including user roles and privileges.
- Perform database backups and recovery operations.
- Manage database storage and capacity planning.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
- Develop and implement database policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database schemas.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across databases.
- Provide support for database-related queries and issues.
- Conduct regular data audits and manage data integrity.
- Define logical data requirements and structures for applications.
- Design and implement logical databases in accordance with end users' information needs and views.
- Perform logical database administration tasks to ensure system performance, efficiency, and reliability.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques in database administration and management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proficiency in SQL Server, including versions 2012 and later.
- Proven experience as an Microsoft SQL Database Administrator.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL database architecture and administration.
- Strong knowledge of T-SQL and database schema design..
- Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
- Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience configuring monitoring solutions.
- Familiarity with database automation tools and scripting languages.
- Experience with database hosted from Virtual platforms, such as Nutanix.
- Experience with cloud-based database solutions, (e.g. Azure SQL Database)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with other database management systems (e.g., Oracle MySQL).
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
- Experience with Microsoft System Center Management Pack for SQL Server.
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