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# SQL Server DBA

- **Company:** Vsg Business Solutions
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Unix, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Electronic Design Automation, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Shell Script, SQL Databases, Scripting, System Availability, Database Performance, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usfc4f8585e8bba7a68df3f37bec5a1b34

## About the Role

SQL Server Database Administrator Critical Qualifications

 * 8+ years of relevant database/system administration experience, including MS SQL Server.
 * 5+ years of hands-on SQL Server Database Administrator experience.
 * Expert knowledge of SQL Server, Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage, and Azure security fundamentals.
 * Strong SQL expertise and experience with database performance optimization and query tuning.
 * Experience implementing SQL Server high availability/Always On.
 * Advanced troubleshooting, analytical, scripting, automation, and technical documentation skills.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifying experience.

SQL Server Database Administrator Preferred Qualifications

 * Python programming knowledge.
 * Experience with UNIX/Linux, Oracle, shell scripting, SAN environments, and general-purpose programming languages.
 * Microsoft technology certifications.
 * Strong communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills.

This SQL Server Database Administrator opportunity is ideal for an experienced database professional with deep expertise in SQL Server, Azure cloud technologies, database security, high availability, automation, and performance tuning.

## Description

* Design, implement, maintain, tune, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance databases.
 * Perform database installations, upgrades, migrations, configuration, data modeling, and performance tuning.
 * Implement and support high-availability solutions, including SQL Server Always On.
 * Develop backup, recovery, verification testing, and disaster recovery strategies.
 * Troubleshoot database issues and collaborate with infrastructure teams on patching and maintenance.
 * Ensure database security, compliance, documentation, and adherence to organizational standards.
 * Partner with application developers, system administrators, network teams, and help desk resources.
 * Design automation solutions, procedures, technical standards, and database best practices.
 * Evaluate emerging database technologies and provide technical guidance to junior staff., Job Title: Sr. SQL Server & Azure Database Administrator Location: Hybrid; New York, NY (3 days onsite, 2 remote) Hours: 37.5/week (required 4 weeks unpaid vacation) Duration: 1…
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