MS SQL Database Administrator - W2 Only

Title: MS SQL Database Administrator
Title: McLean, VA OR Plano, TX locals only, ONSITE Interview, Onsite 5 days per week.

Duration: 6+ Months with possible extension thereafter.

Per HM; the candidates that interviewed were good but they were not hands on. Candidates must have a deep knowledge of cloud formation and hands on experience with Cloud migration.

Interview Process:

• Shortlisting: Glider Test Mandatory
• Round 1: 15-min virtual resume validation screen (Feb 5 6)
• Round 2: on-site (TBD)

Glider - MSSQL Database Administrator 1020
Candidates must have Deep knowledge of cloud formation and hands on with Cloud migration .
Intake Call Notes -
Role: Senior Database Administrator (Contract)
Locations: McLean, VA or Plano, TX (On-site M F, )
Must-have: End-to-end on-prem SQL Server to AWS RDS migration experience

• Experience:
• 10+ years SQL Server
• 5+ years cloud migration (AWS preferred)
• Candidates without SQL ? AWS migration experience will not be considered
• Open to candidates on sponsorship (contract-only role)

Project Overview / Day-to-Day:

• Lead feasibility studies for applications
• Set up AWS environments and access
• Migrate SQL Server instances from on-prem to AWS RDS (application-by-application)
• Existing backup/monitoring scripts already in place; no need to recreate on-prem processes
• Some after-hours work for critical migrations (minimal, scheduled)

Tech Stack / Tools:

• SQL Server, AWS RDS
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform OR CloudFormation (either is acceptable)
• PowerShell preferred; Python/other scripting is a plus

Team: Database Engineering under Platform Infrastructure & Networking Services (PINS)
Job details:

• Client is seeking a skilled and experienced MSSQL Database Administrator with proven expertise in cloud migration projects.
• The ideal candidate will manage, maintain, and optimize client s Microsoft SQL Server environments, while also leading or supporting the migration of database workloads to cloud platforms (such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• This role requires strong technical skills, problemsolving abilities, and experience with both on-premises and cloud-based database solutions.

Key Responsibilities: Database Administration:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Microsoft SQL Server instances.
• Monitor database performance, tune queries, and optimize indexes.
• Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Always On, Log Shipping, Replication).
• Perform regular backups and restores; ensure data integrity and security.
• Manage users, roles, and permissions following best practices.

Cloud Migration:

• Assess existing onpremises SQL Server environments and plan cloud migration strategies.
• Execute migrations to cloud platforms (preferably Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or AWS RDS).
• Use migration tools such as Data Migration Assistant (DMA), Azure Database Migration Service (DMS), or equivalent.
• Test and validate data integrity and application performance postmigration.
• Optimize cloud database resources for cost, performance, and scalability.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks using PowerShell, TSQL, or cloud-native tools.
• Monitor and automate alerts, reports, and maintenance jobs.

Documentation and Support:

• Create and maintain detailed documentation of database architecture, configurations, and migration processes.
• Provide technical support for application and development teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve databaserelated incidents and service requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10 plus years of experience as a MMSSQL Server DBA.
• Handson experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Proven experience in database migrations from onpremises to cloud.
• Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in TSQL and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with cloudnative database monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with hybrid and multicloud environments.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
• Experience with other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) is a plus.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Candidate must have 10 plus years of experience using Cloud and SQL with 2 plus years of experience migrating from on prem to AWS.

Work Environment:

On Site

May require afterhours support for critical incidents or migrations.

Regards,

Nick Arthur (Nizam)

Associate Director, Recruitment

Pull Skill Technologies Inc.

Direct: +1 551-272-o197