SQL Server DBA

Job#: 3021305

Job Description:

Role Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission-critical data platforms across the enterprise. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of SQL Server environments while enabling seamless data movement across applications and business systems. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and a passion for building resilient, scalable database solutions in both on-premise and cloud environments.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on SQL Server administration experience.
• Proficiency with SQL Server versions 2008 through 2025.
• Strong experience with SSRS, SSAS, and advanced T-SQL scripting.
• Cloud expertise with:
  • Azure SQL Database
  • SQL Managed Instance
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Azure Data Factory
  • SQL Server on Azure VM
• Experience with Power BI and Power Apps.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, requirements engineering, testing, and deployment.
• Ability to analyze how data flows across systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities

Database Architecture & Data Flow

• Ensure efficient and secure movement of information across systems and applications.
• Understand how software interacts with the technical architecture to support accurate reporting and compliance.
• Participate in the design, creation, and maintenance of enterprise databases.

Database Administration & Optimization

• Perform SQL Server and other DBMS administration, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Conduct performance analysis, tuning, indexing, and optimization of SQL Server environments.
• Adjust advanced SQL Server settings to maximize performance and reliability.
• Build and configure new SQL Server instances in on-premise environments, collaborating with Storage, Domain, and Systems teams.

Cloud & Modern Data Platforms

• Administer and optimize Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Synapse Analytics, and Data Factory pipelines.
• Support hybrid architectures involving SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Integrate cloud data services with on-premise systems.

Security, Compliance & Documentation

• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure DBMS security, availability, and integrity.
• Create and update SSPs, CKLs, and accreditation documentation for classified or regulated environments.
• Maintain and govern the corporate data dictionary.
• Ensure compliance with Shell's data governance and reporting standards.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• Implement and manage SQL Server HA/DR solutions (AlwaysOn, clustering, replication, log shipping).
• Verify and maintain enterprise-wide backup, storage, and replication strategies aligned with RTO/RPO requirements.

User Support & Collaboration

• Work with management to develop database strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Consult with users on database access, usage, and best practices.
• Resolve data conflicts, quality issues, and inappropriate data usage.
• Automate routine administrative tasks and maintain continuity documentation.

Lifecycle Management

• Perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure optimal performance, availability, and compliance.
• Create database structures, interfaces, and schemas to meet customer and business requirements.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.