Description

You will manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability.

This role is remote.

Responsibilities

• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and system resource management.
• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Plan and execute database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Implement security measures, including encryption, authentication, and auditing to protect data.
• Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production environment.
• Expertise in SQL Server (2017/2019/2022) installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance.
• Experience with Always-On Availability Groups, Clustering, and Replication.
• Hands-on experience in database backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in SQL Server Profiler, Performance Monitor, and Extended Events.
• Knowledge of SSIS and SSRS.
• Proficiency in MySQL.
• U.S. Citizen status required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud-based databases (Azure).
• Experience with Windows operating systems, VMWare, or Postgres.

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute