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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SQL Database Administrator and Migration Expert - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Databases, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Transport Layer Security, Software Troubleshooting, Performance Monitor, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Vmware - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3e73bb55-44d9-43a1-948a-c01462b52693 ## About the Role Our client seeks a SQL Database Administrator and Migration Expert to lead migrations from on-premises to AWS and Azure. The role includes installing, configuring, maintaining, and tuning SQL Server across on-premises, IaaS, and PaaS environments. The position ensures security, availability, reliability, and scalability for mission-critical databases. The Senior DBA will own architecture and capacity planning, automation, and security best practices, and will mentor DBAs on AWS and Azure. The role requires hands-on experience in large high-availability environments and responsibility for planning and executing complex migrations. The position requires the ability to work under pressure, handle concurrent incidents, and meet tight deadlines. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * Minimum 10 years as a SQL Server database administrator in enterprise environments. * Certification in SQL Server and either AWS or Azure. * Hands-on migration of Always On and SQL Clusters to AWS and Azure. * Expertise in SQL Server administration on-premises and in AWS and Azure. * Proficiency with versions 2012 through 2022 across VMware, AWS, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises. * Strong performance troubleshooting, execution plan analysis, and optimization skills. * Experience implementing TDE and SSL/TLS. * Experience assessing requirements and providing technical recommendations for cloud migrations. * Ability to participate in on-call rotations and perform monthly maintenance. Education Requirements: SQL Server and AWS or Azure Cloud certifications. ## Description * Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server across on-premises, AWS, and Azure environments. * Lead migrations from on-premises to AWS and Azure Cloud using IaaS and PaaS, including Always On and SQL Clusters. * Configure, manage, and optimize AWS and Azure SQL and Managed Instance. * Design and execute database architecture and capacity planning for scalability, reliability, and security. * Implement and maintain disaster recovery strategies for cloud-targeted SQL environments. * Monitor performance, integrity, and security of database platforms and investigate anomalies. * Perform routine maintenance including index optimization, statistics updates, and consistency checks. * Plan and perform upgrades, patching, and migrations for standalone and cloud-hosted servers. * Oversee migration projects, including lift-and-shift and re-platforming to AWS and Azure. * Manage accounts, roles, and permissions using least-privilege and compliance practices. * Audit activity and maintain logs of configuration and schema changes. * Implement encryption, TLS/SSL, and security controls for data at rest and in transit. * Maintain version-controlled documentation, diagrams, configurations, procedures, and runbooks. * Report on performance, capacity growth, and usage trends. * Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security to streamline deployments and resolve incidents. * Mentor DBAs on AWS and Azure practices and contribute to automation. * Provide in-person support several days per week with early or late shift coverage as needed. * Support troubleshooting and resolution management and advanced user jobs and analytics. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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