Database Administration

Title: Database Administration

Location: 2 Broadway, NYC, NY
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite or as needed

Note: Only Candidates from NY/NJ 

Role Summary

Seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to design, implement, maintain, tune, and optimize MTA databases, with a strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, migrate, and maintain SQL Server/Azure Managed Instance databases.
• Perform database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and query optimization.
• Implement High Availability/Always On, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage database security, patching, and compliance.
• Support database requirements for application development teams.
• Develop automation, scripting, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and application teams.
• Mentor junior database staff and provide technical direction.

Required Skills

• 5+ years hands-on SQL Server DBA experience.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server, Windows Server, Azure, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage, and Azure security.
• Experience with Always On/High Availability.
• Strong SQL skills; Python/scripting knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Oracle and MS-SQL and UNIX/Linux/Windows environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• 8+ years supporting databases, operating systems, and IT infrastructure.
• Bachelor''s degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience; Microsoft certifications preferred.