SQL Database Admin

Job#: 2084682

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior SQL Server Infrastructure DBA

3 Days in office open to any Hub Location
Project Overview:

This role supports a strategic initiative to onboard SQL Servers from teams currently managing their own infrastructure. The goal is to centralize and standardize SQL Server management across the organization, ensuring consistency, security, and scalability.
Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SQL Server Infrastructure DBA to lead efforts in evaluating, building, and migrating SQL Server environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in SQL Server infrastructure, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to coordinate complex migrations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working cross-functionally to support enterprise-level database initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate existing SQL Server environments and assess readiness for migration.
• Build and configure new SQL Server instances according to enterprise standards.
• Coordinate and execute migrations from legacy or self-managed systems to centralized infrastructure.
• Design and implement backup, recovery, archiving, and conversion strategies.
• Manage physical databases and maintain data definitions across production and non-production environments.
• Ensure database distribution, security, and access controls are properly implemented.
• Monitor performance and provide tuning recommendations to optimize system efficiency.
• Provide application support including issue analysis, resolution, and on-call support.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure database reliability and performance.
• Document procedures, configurations, and maintenance instructions.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on database design and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a SQL Server Infrastructure DBA.
• Proven expertise in SQL Server setup, configuration, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Experience with clustering and high availability solutions.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Solid troubleshooting skills and experience with resource migrations.
• Knowledge of client/server environments and integration with programming languages (e.g., Visual Basic, Java).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with UDB, Oracle, Progress, or Access in a client/server environment.
• Familiarity with logical and physical database design principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Interview Process:

• Single interview with the hiring manager.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.