SQL SERVER DBA

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

SQL
PaaS
Microsoft SQL Server
Storage
Amazon Redshift
Backup
Change Management
Performance Metrics
Data Centers
FOCUS
Amazon EC2

Job Details

Position: Senior Systems Database Administrator
Location: Dallas, TX or Miramar, FL (Hybrid 3 days on-site per week) (Need someone Close to Location)

Duration: 9 Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Manager: Team Structure: 4 DBAs in total one focused on Oracle, one on both Oracle & SQL Server, and two focused solely on SQL Server.

  • Primary Focus: This role is for a Senior SQL Server DBA with strong enterprise experience.
  • Environments Supported:
    • On-Premises (70%) Two main data centers (Atlanta & Las Vegas) and ~30-40 warehouse locations with local SQL instances
    • Cloud (30%) AWS (EC2, RDS) and Azure (IaaS and PaaS models)

Technical Skills Required:

  • SQL Server Expertise:
    • Experience with Windows clustering
    • High Availability Groups
    • Backup & recovery strategies
    • Performance tuning & optimization
    • Disaster recovery processes
  • Cloud Technologies:
    • AWS (EC2, RDS) and Azure environments
    • Understanding of cloud-based storage and backup strategies
  • Tools Used:
    • Foglight (Quest)
    • SolarWinds
    • Other standard SQL Server tools
  • Other Nice-to-Haves:
    • Experience with Amazon Redshift or PostgreSQL
    • Mentorship experience with junior DBAs
    • Experience with enterprise ticketing and change management systems (e.g., ServiceNow)

Soft Skills & Expectations:

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision
  • Proactive in identifying and resolving issues
  • Ability to provide technical mentorship to others

On-Call & Work Schedule:

  • Weekly on-call rotation (every 4 weeks)
  • Hybrid work 3 days onsite per week, not increased during on-call weeks

Versioning & Current Projects:

  • Currently upgrading from SQL Server 2016/2017 to SQL Server 2019 and 2022
  • Preference for candidates with experience on SQL Server 2022

Interview Process:

  • Two rounds of video (Zoom) interviews:

Other Details:

  • Reason for Opening: Backfill
  • Years of Experience Desired: 10+ years (flexible depending on depth of experience)
  • Performance Metrics:
    • SLA adherence via ServiceNow
    • Project delivery timelines
    • Ability to troubleshoot production issues effectively and proactively
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