Senior SQL Database Administrator

Overview

On Site
$130000
Full Time

Job Details

Our client, a leader in the travel & hospitality industry, is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to oversee the design, maintenance, and performance of enterprise database systems. This role combines hands-on administration with leadership responsibilities, ensuring data availability, security, and scalability across complex environments.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operational support across production, QA, and development environments.

  • Lead installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and tuning of SQL Server databases (2019+).

  • Oversee HA/DR solutions including clustering, replication, log shipping, and availability groups.

  • Ensure database security, compliance, backups, and recovery readiness.

  • Drive query tuning, indexing, and performance optimization.

  • Collaborate with application teams to design schemas, ETL flows, and reporting solutions.

  • Build and manage monitoring utilities, keeping false alarms to a minimum.

  • Support business intelligence/reporting solutions (SSRS, Report Builder).

  • Provide on-call production support in a 24x7 environment.

  • Mentor DBA team members and coordinate with offshore/onshore resources.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in Information Systems or equivalent experience.

  • 7+ years in database administration, with 6+ years of enterprise SQL Server experience.

  • Deep expertise in SQL Server (2019+).

  • Strong background in database security, backup/recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning.

  • Knowledge of BI/reporting tools and ETL pipelines.

  • Proven track record mentoring DBAs and driving best practices.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Couchbase.

  • Prior experience in large, high-transaction production environments.

  • Certification in Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, or AWS cloud database services.

Why Join

  • Competitive compensation + full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K, disability, life, FSA, EAP).

  • Exclusive employee travel perks

  • Recognition programs, enrichment opportunities, and a culture that values innovation.


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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