Description: On-site in Washington, DCOur client seeks a SQL Database Administrator and Migration Expert to lead migrations from on-premises to AWS and Azure. The role includes installing, configuring, maintaining, and tuning SQL Server across on-premises, IaaS, and PaaS environments. The position ensures security, availability, reliability, and scalability for mission-critical databases. The Senior DBA will own architecture and capacity planning, automation, and security best practices, and will mentor DBAs on AWS and Azure. The role requires hands-on experience in large high-availability environments and responsibility for planning and executing complex migrations. The position requires the ability to work under pressure, handle concurrent incidents, and meet tight deadlines.
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $55.00 to $65.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities: - Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server across on-premises, AWS, and Azure environments.
- Lead migrations from on-premises to AWS and Azure Cloud using IaaS and PaaS, including Always On and SQL Clusters.
- Configure, manage, and optimize AWS and Azure SQL and Managed Instance.
- Design and execute database architecture and capacity planning for scalability, reliability, and security.
- Implement and maintain disaster recovery strategies for cloud-targeted SQL environments.
- Monitor performance, integrity, and security of database platforms and investigate anomalies.
- Perform routine maintenance including index optimization, statistics updates, and consistency checks.
- Plan and perform upgrades, patching, and migrations for standalone and cloud-hosted servers.
- Oversee migration projects, including lift-and-shift and re-platforming to AWS and Azure.
- Manage accounts, roles, and permissions using least-privilege and compliance practices.
- Audit activity and maintain logs of configuration and schema changes.
- Implement encryption, TLS/SSL, and security controls for data at rest and in transit.
- Maintain version-controlled documentation, diagrams, configurations, procedures, and runbooks.
- Report on performance, capacity growth, and usage trends.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security to streamline deployments and resolve incidents.
- Mentor DBAs on AWS and Azure practices and contribute to automation.
- Provide in-person support several days per week with early or late shift coverage as needed.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution management and advanced user jobs and analytics.
Experience Requirements: - Minimum 10 years as a SQL Server database administrator in enterprise environments.
- Certification in SQL Server and either AWS or Azure.
- Hands-on migration of Always On and SQL Clusters to AWS and Azure.
- Expertise in SQL Server administration on-premises and in AWS and Azure.
- Proficiency with versions 2012 through 2022 across VMware, AWS, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises.
- Strong performance troubleshooting, execution plan analysis, and optimization skills.
- Experience implementing TDE and SSL/TLS.
- Experience assessing requirements and providing technical recommendations for cloud migrations.
- Ability to participate in on-call rotations and perform monthly maintenance.
Education Requirements: SQL Server and AWS or Azure Cloud certifications.
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W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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