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# Sr. SQL Server Database Administrator

- **Company:** Intersources Inc.
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Dictionary, Data Recovery, Relational Databases, Database Schema, Entity Relationship Models, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Scripting, System Availability, Storage Technologies, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=62jdnw10t7d77ytz0lbaey9qxonk3b05a9tqw96rb7z6hlfo7xj79l9g6mp6aj2o&compid=0/jobs/31730210#/jobs/31730210

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of experience in support of an operating system, database management system or a related field., Hands on administrative experience with SQL Server RDBMS 6 Years
Hands on experience in managing backup, recovery and high availability scenarios 6 Years
Hands on development and tuning of databases in SQL Server with Performance Tuning. 6 Years
Hands on experience in Microsoft Operating Systems and SQL Server clustered environments required. and Optimization and TSQL programming. 6 Years
Hands on query experience with SQL and scripting skills 6 Years
Strong knowledge and experience on Always ON High Availability groups 4 Years
Required 4 Years Strong Knowledge and Experience on Migrations 4 Years
Required 4 Years SQL Server database space management/storage design and capacity planning according to best practices 3 Years
Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and management 4 Years
Demonstrate ability to generate entity relationship diagrams, create database documentation, data dictionaries and document system architecture. 3 Years

## Description

Under limited supervision, coordinates, designs, and secures computer databases to store, track, and maintain a large volume of critical business information. Serves as highest advanced-level subject matter expert, providing authoritative guidance for professional staff. May also serve in a lead role., Manage all aspects of physical database administration including schema management; security, setup, installations, upgrades, patches, backup and recovery, space management, performance tuning and capacity planning for SQL Server.

 * Support application teams and their projects to enhance, troubleshoot and performance tune
 * Support SQL Server databases in Production, Test and Development environments and within Microsoft SharePoint farm
 * Install, upgrade, configure ALWAYS ON, test and deploy complex database software
 * Develop and implement database recovery plans and procedures
 * Analyze the performance of databases and recommends tuning and application changes
 * Implement user authentication and validate databases security protocols across systems
 * Reviews system design and develop new database systems as needed
 * Modifying database structure or deploying schema changes as a result of new requirements
 * Scripting batch data loads and operational job automation
 * Working Knowledge of Cohesity Backup Appliance.
 * Working Knowledge of Cloud Technology and governance.


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