SQL Server Database Administrator

Houston, TX, US • Posted 12 days ago • Updated 12 days ago
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Summary

A senior-level Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) is required to oversee enterprise-scale database environments, both on-premises and in the cloud. The role involves managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SQL Server instances, supporting open-source databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and ensuring high availability and performance in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in virtualized infrastructures, cloud platforms, and DevOps automation to ensure reliable database operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments, including disaster recovery and capacity planning.
  • Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and support SQL Server instances following company standards.
  • Support and administer PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases within production environments; exposure to other RDBMS platforms is advantageous.
  • Conduct database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and monitor performance metrics.
  • Troubleshoot SQL Server issues related to performance, connectivity, blocking, and availability; implement solutions for high availability configurations.
  • Support Always-On Availability Groups, failover clustering, Distributed Availability Groups, and other HA/DR technologies to ensure database resilience.
  • Develop automation scripts using T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar tools for routine maintenance and operational workflows.
  • Support database deployment and management across Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams on database deployment, security, and optimization within DevOps pipelines.
  • Handle incident management through ticketing systems, providing real-time support for operational issues, deployments, and emergency tasks; participate in standards development and process improvements.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA with deep expertise in SQL Server 2016–2022; familiarity with SQL Server 2025 is a plus.
  • Proven experience managing PostgreSQL or MongoDB in production environments.
  • Hands-on experience supporting databases within Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
  • Strong understanding of high availability technologies including Always-On Availability Groups and Distributed Availability Groups.
  • Experience administering SQL Server in virtualized environments such as VMware; familiarity with Zerto is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including T-SQL and PowerShell; exposure to Python and Ansible preferred.
  • Availability to work in an on-site environment with reliable work rights.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly.

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 112040
  • Posted 12 days ago

Company Info

About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.

 

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