SQL Server Database Administrator

Seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA 3) to manage and optimize enterprise SQL environments. This role focuses on database performance, scalability, and reliability across on-prem and cloud platforms. Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server environments, including VM-based deployments

• Provide DBA support for distributed, multi-datacenter environments

• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements

• Perform:

• Database installation, upgrades, migrations, and maintenance

• Clustering, replication, log shipping, and high availability setups

• Configure SQL services (security, JDBC, clusters) and optimize performance

• Collaborate with:

• Application teams

• Network, IIS, and storage teams

• Support DevOps tools such as:

• Ansible, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Maven, Nginx

• Provide Tier III production support and lead incident resolution

• Develop technical documentation, project plans, and best practices

• Ensure database security, patching, and compliance standards

• Lead database architecture planning, capacity management, and optimization

• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership, Position: SQL Server Database Administrator Location: Columbus, OH Duration: 14 months to start with Hybrid schedule - in office several times per week The client is seeking a…

• 13 hours ago

• 6+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA

• Strong experience with:

• SQL Server administration (on-prem & cloud)

• Distributed and multi-datacenter environments

• Database performance tuning and troubleshooting

• Experience with:

• SQL Server clustering, replication, log shipping

• Database upgrades, migrations, and maintenance

• DevOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Maven, Nginx)

• Experience collaborating across teams and managing enterprise environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience with:

• Azure Cloud and Oracle database environments

• Virtualized infrastructure (Unix/Linux/AIX)

• Strong understanding of:

• Capacity planning and database architecture

• Security, compliance, and risk management

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (Onsite several days per week in Columbus, OH)
• Onsite interview required
• Enterprise, multi-agency environment

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