Database Administrator SQL Server / Azure

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to design, implement, maintain, secure, and optimize Client database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Windows Server, High Availability/Always On, database performance tuning, backup/recovery, and database security.

The role will work closely with application, infrastructure, network, and systems teams to ensure database availability, performance, security, and compliance across Client environments., * Design, install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance databases.

• Perform database migrations, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
• Implement and maintain High Availability solutions, including SQL Server Always On.
• Develop and manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database, operating system, storage, and performance issues.
• Optimize SQL queries, database configurations, and overall database performance.
• Implement database security, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on server patching and maintenance activities.
• Support application development teams with database design, data modeling, and integration requirements.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions for database administration and maintenance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate new database technologies and provide recommendations for future Client environments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior database staff.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage Accounts, and Azure security fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience implementing SQL Server Always On / High Availability.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server and database infrastructure.
• Strong SQL skills, including query optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, security, and disaster recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scripting and automation; Python is preferred.
• Experience supporting Windows, Linux/UNIX, Oracle, and MS-SQL database environments is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Microsoft SQL Server/Azure certifications.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise database environments.
• Experience developing database automation using shell scripting or programming languages.
• Experience providing technical direction and mentoring to junior database administrators.