Database Administrator - SQL & Sybase

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - To 2026-09-30

Skills

SQL Server
LINUX
UNIX
SYBASE
Solaris

Job Details

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with both Sybase ASE 15.7 and Microsoft SQL Server, and strong troubleshooting and Unix/Linux skills.
The position will play a critical role in supporting our current Sybase environment and assisting in our long-term migration project to move from Sybase to SQL Server within approximately three years.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain Sybase ASE 15.7 databases on Solaris (x86)

  • Assist with database migration from Sybase to SQL Server

  • Develop and maintain CRON jobs and scripts in Unix/Linux environments

  • Work on SQL Server environments (development, test, and production) across both on-premise and Azure servers

  • Support cluster management and disaster recovery (DR) configurations

  • Participate in weekly data fixes and after-hours implementations as needed

  • Follow formal change control processes and documentation standards

  • Collaborate with senior DBAs to balance workload across Sybase and SQL Server environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 10+ years of overall experience as a Database Administrator

  • 4 5 years of hands-on experience with Sybase and SQL Server

  • Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills

  • Proficiency with Unix/Solaris/Linux command line and CRON job management

  • Experience working in formal change control environments

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with EFL tools (Migration)

  • Previous involvement in database migration projects (Sybase to SQL Server)

  • Familiarity with Azure SQL environments

Environment Overview

  • Current environment: Sybase 15.7 on Solaris (x86)

  • SQL Server environment: Mixed versions on Windows Server (on-prem and Azure)

  • Ongoing project to upgrade SQL Server versions and complete migration from Sybase

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