SQL DBA Administrator
Remote
RATE:- $25/hr Maximun
Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator with deep expertise in SQL Server 2019, onpremises upgrades, and cloud migration. This role will work closely with a customerside team lead, collaborating directly with their technical leadership to support database modernization and cloud transition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and execute SQL Server 2019 onpremises technical upgrades, including planning, installation, configuration, and validation.
* Manage, maintain, and optimize SQL Server environments to ensure performance, reliability, and security.
* Design and implement migration paths from SQL Server 2019 onpremises to Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database, or AWS RDS for SQL Server.
* Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting.
* Oversee backup/restore processes, disaster recovery planning, and environment hardening.
* Collaborate directly with the customer s team lead to align technical work with business priorities and project timelines.
* Support application teams with schema changes, deployment coordination, and database best practices.
* Monitor database health, capacity, and performance using industrystandard tools
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong handson experience with SQL Server 2019 administration, upgrades, and optimization.
* Proven experience migrating SQL workloads to Azure or AWS managed SQL services.
* Advanced SQL and TSQL skills, including performance tuning and query optimization.
* Solid understanding of HA/DR technologies (Always On, log shipping, replication).
* Experience with SQL security, auditing, and compliance.
* Ability to work effectively with customerled teams and communicate clearly with nonDBA stakeholders.
Nice to Have
* Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, Terraform).
* Familiarity with DevOps pipelines for database deployments.
* Experience with monitoring tools (SQL Sentry, Redgate, SolarWinds, etc.).
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