SQL Automation Engineer

• Design, build, and maintain automation for patching production SQL Server Always On Availability Group clusters without unplanned service loss.
• Automate availability group discovery based on the live estate state.
• Automate pre-patch procedures, including replica role changes and service stops.
• Orchestrate patch wave order, failover, and failback to ensure continuous availability.
• Automate suppression and restoration of monitoring alerts during patch cycles.
• Integrate patching automation with scheduled jobs and existing maintenance workflows.
• Provide verification and rollback steps at each automation stage for safety and reusability.

Critical Information

• No remote work; on-site in Dallas, TX.
• Standard shift, with planned maintenance windows and adherence to change management practices.
• Partner with teams for window planning, vulnerability remediation, and compliance processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, ITIL Foundations preferred.

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) with company match is available after 1 year of service.
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