Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Management
Regulatory Compliance
Query Optimization
Collaboration
Database
Microsoft SQL Server DBA
Microsoft SQL Server
High Availability
Database Security
Performance Tuning
Backup
Recovery
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Storage
Microsoft Azure
SQL
Python
Computer Science
Microsoft
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Job Details
Contract Length: 12 months to start
Location: New York, NY (local candidates only)
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to manage and optimize our Microsoft SQL Server and Azure environments. This is a primarily remote, 12-month contract position based in New York City. Candidates must be local and able to travel to the office as needed, at their own expense.
Database Administrator Responsibilities
As a Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization of our database systems.
Database Administrator Qualifications
We re looking for a Database Administrator who brings technical depth and a strong sense of responsibility.
Location: New York, NY (local candidates only)
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to manage and optimize our Microsoft SQL Server and Azure environments. This is a primarily remote, 12-month contract position based in New York City. Candidates must be local and able to travel to the office as needed, at their own expense.
Database Administrator Responsibilities
As a Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization of our database systems.
- Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance databases
- Install, upgrade, patch, and migrate SQL Server databases
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues efficiently
- Ensure database security and regulatory compliance
- Monitor and optimize database performance and execute query tuning
- Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies
- Collaborate with development teams to support application database needs
- Stay updated with the latest Microsoft SQL Server and Azure advancements
- Document database procedures, standards, and best practices
- Participate in on-call rotation and handle assigned tasks proactively
Database Administrator Qualifications
We re looking for a Database Administrator who brings technical depth and a strong sense of responsibility.
- 5+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience
- Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (on-prem and Azure Managed Instances)
- Experience with Always-On High Availability solutions
- Solid knowledge of database security, performance tuning, and backup/recovery
- Proficiency with Windows Server, Azure Storage, and Azure security fundamentals
- Strong SQL skills; Python knowledge is a plus
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Microsoft certifications are preferred
- Exceptional problem-solving and logical troubleshooting abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in teams
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