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# SQL database administrator

- **Company:** Indotronix Avani Group
- **Location:** Tupelo, MS, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Cloud Database, Profiling, Databases, System Configuration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Revision Control Systems, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Database Engines, System Availability, Database Performance, Gitlab, Database Migration, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us945e8b9c803631feeeae494675652cd2/eaa

## About the Role

5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Database Administrator

 - Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving user-reported database issues
 - Proficiency in SQL query optimization and relational database systems
 - Solid understanding of database design principles and security best practices
 - Experience with backup, recovery, and routine maintenance processes
 - Familiarity with configuring and managing database engines and clusters
 - Strong skills in performance monitoring, profiling tools, and database upgrades
 - Effective communicator with the ability to document and explain technical details clearly
 - Experience with version control tools such as GitLab
 - Knowledge of SSIS package development and management
Preferred Skills

 - Exposure to advanced clustering and high-availability solutions
 - Experience with automation of routine DBA tasks
 - Familiarity with cloud-based database environments

## Description

Join a forward-thinking technology team as a SQL Database Administrator, where your expertise will directly impact database performance, security, and reliability. This is a fully remote, long-term contract (12+ months) ideal for candidates eager to tackle complex challenges, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and advance their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities

 - Manage and maintain SQL databases to ensure optimal performance and high availability
 - Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve database-related issues swiftly and efficiently
 - Execute routine maintenance, upgrades, backups, and recovery operations
 - Write, review, and optimize SQL queries within applications for maximum efficiency
 - Analyze server resource usage to identify and implement performance improvements
 - Develop and update comprehensive documentation and technical specifications
 - Oversee database migrations, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime
 - Collaborate closely with technical teams and stakeholders to address evolving database needs


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