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# SQL DBA L4

- **Company:** ReqRoute View all jobs
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Scripting, Snowflake, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, Perfmon
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us5c8b1552c55928ebc94eef3d51d3cea6

## About the Role

* 15+ years' experience working in an IT services organization.
 * 10+ years of SQL DBA experience covering implementation, production support, and project work.
 * 5+ years in an L3 / SME support role.
 * 5+ years in globally client-facing roles.
 * 5+ years of on-call support experience.
 * Knowledge and understanding of ITIL processes.
 * Excellent communication skills.
 * Strong documentation skills, including MS SharePoint.

Mandatory Skills - SQL Server & Cloud Administration

 * Senior-level Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience in large, business-critical environments.
 * Performance tuning at both server and query level; working knowledge of Perfmon and SQL Server dynamic management views (DMVs).
 * Knowledge of SQL Server internals.
 * Knowledge of SQL partitioning and compression.
 * Hands-on experience with mirroring, replication, and Always On.
 * Hands-on experience with SQL Server clustering.
 * Hands-on experience with Integration Services, Reporting Services, and Analysis Services.
 * Strong knowledge of SSIS packages.
 * Automation experience with solid scripting ability - T-SQL, PowerShell, or Python.
 * Strong knowledge of SQL Server permissions and security policies.
 * Experience with AWS RDS.
 * MySQL knowledge and experience.
 * Linux knowledge.
 * Experience with Snowflake.
 * Willingness to take ownership and drive work independently rather than waiting for assignment.



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