SQL Server DBA

Hybrid in Houston, TX, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Amazon RDS
  • Active Directory
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Database
  • Database Design
  • High Availability
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Microsoft SQL Server DBA
  • Transact-SQL
  • SQL Azure
  • Replication

Summary

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

Houston, TX

 

The DBA should have expertise in AOAG (Always On Availability Groups) and transactional replication. The person should have experience supporting a 24/7/365 application and environment. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation & Maintenance: Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances and related tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
  • Performance Tuning: Monitor system health and optimize database performance through index management, query tuning, and addressing CPU or I/O bottlenecks.
  • Security Management: Implement role-based security, manage user permissions, and ensure data encryption at rest and in transit.
  • Backup & Recovery: Develop and test comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies, including Always On Availability Groups and Log Shipping.
  • Automation: Author and maintain scripts (T-SQL, PowerShell) to automate repetitive maintenance tasks and regular health checks.
  • Support & Collaboration: Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical outages and collaborate with developers on schema refinement and database design.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Strong proficiency in T-SQL and database administration tools.
    • Hands-on experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options.
    • Familiarity with Windows Server environments and Active Directory.
    • Knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure SQL or AWS RDS is highly preferred.

 

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  • Dice Id: 90773816
  • Position Id: 9047111
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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