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# Senior SQL Server DBA - Contract (1 Year)

- **Company:** BRYDON COMPANY
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $87,360.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Computer Engineering, Continuous Availability, Data Systems, Database Security, Debian Linux, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Failover Clustering, PostgreSQL, Log Shipping, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Reliability Engineering, SQL Server Agent, Transact-SQL, Database Performance, Indexer, Low Latency
- **Published:** May 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0966923dfc5088ec

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Windows?, * 4+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in production environments

 * Hands-on experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)
 * Experience with SQL Server on Azure or in a hybrid on-premises/Azure environment
 * Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell for DBA task automation
 * Experience with backup, restore, and HA solutions (FCI, AG, log shipping)
 * Strong proficiency in Linux and Debian environments
 * Performance tuning skills: indexing, query optimization, wait analysis, and blocking investigation
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, or related field
 * Experience with replication, latency troubleshooting, and AG listener configuration
 * Knowledge of Oracle or PostgreSQL is an added advantage

## Description

This is a senior Site Reliability Engineering role at a Tier-1 North American telecommunications provider. The team maintains enterprise SQL Server environments - including Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering, and hybrid Azure deployments - ensuring continuous availability and performance of mission-critical data systems supporting the business., * Architect, deploy, and support SQL Server Always On Availability Groups (AG) across on-premises and Azure environments

 * Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)
 * Administer Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC), quorum configuration, and node health monitoring
 * Plan and execute failover testing, DR drills, and recovery validation
 * Perform SQL Server installation, upgrades, patching, and migrations
 * Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies across environments
 * Monitor and tune database performance: indexing, query optimization, wait statistics analysis
 * Automate DBA tasks using T-SQL, PowerShell, and SQL Agent jobs
 * Ensure database security, auditing, and compliance across all environments
 * Maintain runbooks, standards, and operational documentation for 24x7 production support


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