Senior SQL Server Administrator

job summary:

Step into a pivotal leadership role with a premier North American wholesale distributor as a Senior SQL Server Administrator. In this highly visible, fully on-site position, you will be the backbone of a massive, mission-critical database infrastructure featuring over 150 SQL servers and databases scaling up to 6TB. If you thrive in a large-scale enterprise environment and enjoy mentoring a dedicated team of DBA professionals, this is the career-defining opportunity you have been waiting for. As part of our commitment to our team, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

location: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

job type: Permanent

salary: $115,000 - 150,000 per year

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Spearhead the optimization of database performance by refining indexing strategies, fine-tuning complex queries, and enhancing overall database architecture.
• Collaborate closely with application development teams to guarantee maximum software performance and reliable database integration.
• Take charge of executing and validating rigorous high availability and disaster recovery tests for enterprise-critical systems.
• Safeguard corporate data by ensuring robust backup procedures are executed, and recovery protocols are consistently tested and accurately documented.
• Maintain, patch, and upgrade robust database management systems to ensure security and efficiency across a vast infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to support the continuous growth of a talented database administration team.

qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. A minimum of 8 years of dedicated professional experience operating within a sprawling SQL Server ecosystem. Deep, proven expertise in at least three of the following critical domains: Advanced performance tuning and query optimization, focusing heavily on T-SQL, stored procedures, and indexing. Implementation, configuration, and continuous maintenance of SQL Server Always On Availability Groups. Execution of SQL Server Native Replication, specifically transactional replication. Executing complex SQL Server migrations, including both side-by-side and in-place upgrades. Administering and supporting massive, multi-terabyte, mission-critical SQL Server environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.