MS SQL DBA

Role - MS SQL DBA

Location - Remote- Boston,MA

Only w2

 

See job description below.

 

Azure certs a strong plus as well as MY SQL.

 

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing Managed Services Provider. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Level 4 Senior MS SQL Database Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of MS SQL and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This is a senior-level position that requires extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex database environments.

This position is supported by a 24x7x365 team, but occasional evening and weekend work maybe required to handle emergencies or perform system maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Administration & Operations

· Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases in production environments.

· Perform hands-on database management including installations, upgrades, patching, backups, restores, and migrations.

· Monitor, tune, and optimize SQL Server performance and capacity.

· Troubleshoot complex SQL Server issues and serve as an escalation point.

· Support MySQL databases as needed for hybrid or customer environments.

Managed Services & Reliability

· Deliver customer-facing managed database services aligned with contractual SLAs and SLOs.

· Participate in 24×7 on-call rotation supporting enterprise production environments.

· Lead or contribute to major incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.

· Ensure database platforms meet standards for high availability, disaster recovery, and security.

Azure & Hybrid Database Platforms

· Support SQL Server workloads in Azure (Azure SQL VM, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database).

· Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams on hybrid SQL Server architectures.

· Provide support for MySQL in Azure or on-premises as secondary responsibility.

Customer Engagement

· Act as a technical point of contact for enterprise MSP customers.

· Participate in customer technical reviews, planning sessions, and operational discussions.

· Translate customer requirements into stable, supportable SQL Server solutions.

· Support onboarding of new SQL Server environments.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

· Develop and maintain automation for routine SQL Server DBA tasks (T-SQL, PowerShell, scripts).

· Improve monitoring, alerting, documentation, and operational processes.

· Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

· Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

· Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and technologies.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

· Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.

· Experience

o 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or similar role.

o Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise production environments.

o Experience supporting managed services or customer-facing SQL Server environments.

o Deep understanding of SQL Server HA/DR technologies (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, replication, log shipping).

o Proven experience with backup and recovery, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

o Solid understanding of SQL Server security and compliance best practices.

o Experience supporting SQL Server in Azure and hybrid environments.

o Experience with Azure SQL services (Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database).

· Ability to participate in 24×7 on-call rotations.

· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.