SQL Server Database Administrator

Ideal Candidate Profile

Seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator with experience in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and database maintenance. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with SQL Server 2019 or later, including installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, and high availability through clustering or mirroring. Experience with Azure or other cloud database platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks is required, along with strong T-SQL skills, Windows platform knowledge, and the ability to support database connectivity, security, and application-related issues.

Job Duties & Responsibiliites

Monitor databases to maintain/ensure database uptime and availability.

Troubleshoot application/database issues related to connectivity, access, security, etc.

Tune long running SQL

Review & refine existing database tasks and processes to better align with agency/group priorities.

Leverage & utilize O/S scripting utilities in support of database maintenance/diagnosis/support.

Review the existing database implementation and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes.

Perform SQL Server installations (2022,2025+ w/ failover clustering).

Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning).

Knowledgeable of data modeling principles

Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.

Work with a team of Engineering and Operations professionals.

Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.

Required Skills & Experience

At least 2 years of experience w/ Microsoft SQL Server database

At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks experience (a certification is acceptable in lieu of experience)

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or other applicable and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or work history

Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively using standard requirements and design artifacts

Desired knowledge of and experience with the following technologies:

SQL Server 2019+

Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks)

Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA

Expertise working with SQL clustering, mirroring and high availability

Experience working with large SQL databases

Expertise in writing Transact SQL

Experience tuning SQL Server databases

Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases

Experience working on a Windows platform

Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, & SSRS

Experience working with Azure Cloud