SQL Database Administrator

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$80
Contract - Independent

Skills

SQL
SQL DBA
Databricks
Database Administrator
MS Azure
AWS
Cloud

Job Details

 Archon Resources is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize an enterprise SQL Server database environment. The ideal candidate will ensure the integrity, security, availability, and performance of databases and play a key role in data architecture planning, implementation, and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server databases (versions 2012 and above)

  • Monitor database performance and proactively address performance issues

  • Implement and manage database security policies, roles, and access controls

  • Perform backup and recovery operations using native SQL Server tools and third-party solutions

  • Design and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Always On, Log Shipping, Replication)

  • Develop and maintain T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views

  • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams on database design, architecture, and optimization

  • Conduct regular database health checks and maintenance (indexing, statistics updates, etc.)

  • Monitor and tune SQL queries for optimal performance

  • Maintain documentation for architecture, processes, and procedures

  • Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy policies (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in a production environment

  • Strong proficiency with T-SQL and database performance tuning

  • Hands-on experience with SQL Server tools (SSMS, Profiler, DTA, etc.)

  • Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and Analysis Services (SSAS)

  • Solid understanding of data security best practices

Preferred:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent certification

  • Experience with cloud-based SQL databases (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS)

  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting or other automation tools

  • Experience with DevOps CI/CD tools and practices for database deployment

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