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# SQL Database Administrator / Sr. SQL DBA

- **Company:** Relevance Lab, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cluster Analysis, Data Masking, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Server Agent, Transact-SQL, Scripting, Indexer, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/34c7240b-353f-4ef8-a9a0-017b12fbddd7

## About the Role

+ 10+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience in production environments.
 + Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning, and performance tuning.
 + Solid knowledge of indexing, statistics, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
 + Experience with SQL Server Agent, replication, Always On Availability Groups, or clustering.
 + Proficiency in T-SQL scripting, automation, and troubleshooting.
 + Experience with database security, privileged access management, and auditing practices.
 + Experience with PAM solutions and BeyondTrust onboarding for privileged database access.
 + Experience implementing or supporting data masking for sensitive data protection.
 + Familiarity with Windows Server environments and infrastructure coordination.
 + Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.