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# SQL DBA

- **Company:** Alpha Technologies
- **Location:** New York, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Testing, Log Shipping, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Alwayson, Data Management, Sql Tuning
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/sql-dba-alpha-technologies-inc-usa-8150233

## About the Role

Technical Skills
7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
Strong Experience with SQL Server Clustering, Mirroring, Log Shipping
Experience with SQL coding and tuning
Must be hands-on, technically adept DBA, capable of performing required DB tasks.
Deep knowledge with SQL Server 2008, 2012 databases
Strong troubleshooting/performance tuning skills required. Must be able improve SQL performance.
Ability to diagnose problems and triage/resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, or storage tiers).
Ability to implement automation to reduce manual administrative tasks through use of jobs, power shell or other techniques.
Expert level of SQL Server RDBMS installation/configuration, patching, troubleshooting, performance tracking/tuning, back-up/recovery, remote monitoring skills with hands-on experience in -large and very dynamic environments.
Experience with very complex database environments.
Experience in SQL/TSQL.
Experience in working controlled environment, change control, and validated systems.
Experience with Foglight is plus
Experience on AlwaysOn and SQL Server 2014 is plus
Functional Skills:
Strong commitment to following SDLC/Change-Management principles
Self starter and be able to perform work with minimal supervisory direction
Knowledge of data quality, data management and data testing strategies and practices
Strong Oral and written skills.
Able to communicate efficiently and effectively to technical and non technical audiences.
Anticipate and handle critical situations.
Ability to thrive in change. Fast, flexible, cooperative work style.
Must be willing to work flexible hours

AWS EXPERIENCE MUST HAVE



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