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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Cox Automotive - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,800.0 - $203,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Application Integration Architecture, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Data Recovery, Data Security, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Failover Clustering, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, MongoDB, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Runbook, Service Pack, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Database Optimization, Software Security, Database Performance, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Low Latency, Database Replication, Database Backup, Cloud Optimization, User Administration - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-database-administrator-lawrence-ny--d7549061-f526-4377-9cbf-94890a53ec81 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field. * Requires 2+ years of AWS database migration experience. * Requires 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server database platform in the 10+ terabyte range. * Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server replication, including troubleshooting latency and consistency issues. * Demonstrated experience with SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and patching across multiple environments. * Solid understanding of Windows Server administration as it relates to SQL Server hosting and configuration. * Proven experience with SQL Server clustering and high-availability solutions (e.g., failover clustering). Preferred Qualification * Nice to have in Atlas MongoDB and PostgreSQL., Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Integration, Applications Security, Auditing, Automation, Best Practices, Business Support, Cloud Computing, Clustering Software, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cryptography, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Backup, Database Optimization, Database Recovery, Database Replication, Database Technology, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Failover, High Availability, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operations Processes, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Quality Assurance, Replication and Remote Mirroring, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Server Clusters, Software Engineering, Software Patches, Stored Procedures, System Migration, Technical Writing, Windows PowerShell ## Description This role will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and re-architecting the current on-premises database environment. As a key technical enabler of the organization's cloud strategy, the Senior Database Administrator will first stabilize and remediate the existing database infrastructure, then design and execute a safe, phased migration to AWS. This position bridges the gap between the current aging, monolithic on-premises database environment running on on-prem infrastructure and a future-state scalable, cost-efficient, cloud-native database platform. * Manage and support enterprise-scale Microsoft SQL Server environments, including databases in the 10+ terabyte range across development, QA, and production. * Lead and participate in SQL Server upgrades, version migrations, patching, and maintenance efforts with minimal disruption to business-critical applications. * Design, implement, and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, particularly Always On Availability Groups. * Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and reliability, including tuning queries, indexes, and stored procedures. * Perform and validate database backup, recovery, and maintenance activities to ensure data integrity and operational continuity. * Advanced SQL Server administration options (trace flags, DB options, and query hints). * Develop automation using PowerShell, T-SQL, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. * Support enterprise monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions tailored to SQL Server health, availability, and performance metrics. * Establish operational standards, runbooks, and incident response procedures. * Expertise in SQL Server replication across multiple databases; troubleshoot replication latency, distribution bottlenecks, and data consistency issues. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues related to performance, connectivity, storage, security, and application integration. * Contribute to the planning and execution of database migration and cloud transformation initiatives, with a focus on migrating to AWS (RDS for SQL Server, EC2-hosted SQL Server). * Implement database security best practices, including user access management, encryption, auditing, and compliance controls. * Create and maintain automation scripts, monitoring solutions, operational procedures, and technical documentation. * Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, product, and security teams to support business-critical applications and modernization efforts. ## Related Videos - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) - [Protector Of The Realm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/591-protector-of-the-realm) - [3 Key Steps for Optimizing DevOps Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/962-3-key-steps-for-optimizing-devops-workflows) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)