SQL DBA (Onsite in Chicago, IL) Local Only

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

SQL DBA
Azure DBA

Job Details

Position Overview

Job Description:

Client is currently seeking an experienced MSSQL + Azure Database Administrator (DBA) to join its team

Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and administer SQL Server databases across multiple environments, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
  • Design, implement, and maintain database security protocols and access controls.
  • Develop and implement robust backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring efficient query execution and system responsiveness.
  • Implement proactive monitoring solutions to identify and address potential issues before they impact system performance.
  • Conduct capacity planning to ensure databases can accommodate future growth in data volume and user activity.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to scale database resources as needed.
  • Implement and maintain High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) solutions, including AlwaysOn Mirroring, replication (Snapshot and Transactional), and Log Shipping.
  • Write and optimize complex T-SQL scripts and stored procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize database-related issues using T-SQL.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates, gather requirements, and address concerns.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Experience:

Strong expertise in SQL Server database administration, including performance tuning, security management, and backup and recovery.

Experience with HADR solutions, Azure cloud services integration, and T-SQL scripting.

Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident/Service Request/Problem/Change Management).

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure DBA Associate) are a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer-focused, service-oriented, security-minded, able to multitask.

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