Description We're seeking a
Senior SQL Database Administrator to support a large enterprise SQL Server environment. This role will focus on both day-to-day database administration and a major SQL Server modernization initiative, including upgrades to SQL Server 2025 and support for migrating large Oracle databases to SQL Server.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support enterprise SQL Server environments.
- Lead SQL Server upgrades and modernization efforts.
- Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance.
- Develop automation using PowerShell and T-SQL.
- Maintain database security, backups, and availability.
- Support large-scale database migrations and enterprise initiatives.
Requirements Qualifications
- 8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience.
- Experience supporting Very Large Databases (VLDBs) in multi-terabyte environments.
- Strong performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and database security experience.
- Experience with PowerShell, T-SQL, or other automation tools.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Basic Oracle administration experience is preferred.
Technical Environment
- SQL Server (2016-2025)
- Primarily on-premises with limited Azure
- PowerShell
- T-SQL
- Oracle
- Enterprise, multi-terabyte databases
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