Ardent Technologies, Inc. is an accredited small business providing a full range of IT support services, cybersecurity services, staff augmentation, fiscal management, and administrative support. Headquarters in Dayton, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ardent has served federal, state/local government, commercial, and higher education markets across the US since 2000. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction drives our growth—and yours.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly motivated “Database Administrator” to join our team for a project with our esteemed client. The ideal candidate will possess “SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Transact-SQL (T-SQL), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines” with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.
Required experience and qualifications:
· Deep expertise in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and underlying database internals.
· Advanced command of Transact-SQL (T-SQL) language syntax.
· Experience implementing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows.
· Experience supporting Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
· Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, Azure Backup, and Azure role-based access control.
· Experience migrating and integrating databases between on-premises SQL Server and Azure environments.
· Understanding of Azure database security, networking, scalability, cost optimization, and HA/DR capabilities.
· Hands-on familiarity with third-party monitoring and backup tools, such as Redgate.
Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
College degree | Required | 4 | Years |
Performance Monitoring & Tuning | Required | 5 | Years |
Security & Compliance: Implement strict role-based access control (RBAC) | Required | 5 | Years |
Developer Support & Code Review | Required | 5 | Years |
dedicated hands-on experience managing enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server database environments, including on-premises and Azure-based platforms. | Required | 5 | Years |
Submit your resume to or apply directly through Dice. For immediate consideration, please include “Database Administrator” in the subject line.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
