SQL Server DBA Upgrade Specialist(Short Term)

Hybrid in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
2 Months
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • SQL Server 2016/2017
  • SSIS

Summary

SQL Server DBA Upgrade Specialist 2016 to2017

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA to support a major SQL Server 2016 upgrade to the latest supported version.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead SQL Server 2016 upgrades/migrations and develop upgrade/rollback plans.
  • Perform pre- and post-upgrade health, compatibility, integrity, and performance checks.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues and validate databases, jobs, backups, security, and application connectivity.
  • Support SSIS/SSISDB upgrades, package compatibility, ETL jobs, and scheduling.
  • Perform post-upgrade monitoring, tuning, and production stabilization.

Required Skills

  • 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience.
  • Proven hands-on experience with SQL Server upgrades/migrations.
  • Strong SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with SSIS/SSISDB, SQL Server Agent, DBCC CHECKDB, Query Store, backups/recovery, and HA/DR.
  • Strong T-SQL and PowerShell skills.
  • Experience creating upgrade runbooks, validation plans, and rollback procedures.

Estimated Project Duration: 4 8 weeks, depending on the environment size and complexity.

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  • Dice Id: 10495979
  • Position Id: sqldba
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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