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# SQL DBA (Ohio local only)

- **Company:** Morph Enterprise
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Failover, IT Management, Key Management, Log Analysis, Log Shipping, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Server Administration, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Virtual Machines, System Availability, IT Architecture, Indexer, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Database Replication, Redgate, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Monitoring
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us3ade01a07989d01438414edfce602231

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical field, or equivalent work experience
 * 5+ years of dedicated hands-on experience managing enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments
 * Strong experience with both on-premises and Azure-based SQL Server platforms
 * Advanced SQL Server administration, installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance
 * Deep expertise in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server internals
 * Advanced proficiency in Transact-SQL (T-SQL)
 * Performance monitoring and tuning with 5+ years of experience
 * Query optimization, indexing, statistics management, blocking, and deadlock resolution
 * Backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
 * Hands-on experience with SQL Server High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions, including:

 * Always On Availability Groups
 * Log Shipping
 * Failover Cluster Instances (FCI)
 * Database Replication
 * Experience administering Azure SQL Database
 * Experience administering Azure SQL Managed Instance
 * Experience managing SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
 * Experience with Azure database backup, monitoring, security, migration, and disaster recovery
 * Knowledge of Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
 * Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID
 * Experience with Azure Key Vault for secure credential and secret management
 * Knowledge of Azure role-based access control (RBAC)
 * Strong understanding of database security, permissions, logins, encryption at rest, and encryption in transit
 * Security and compliance experience with 5+ years of implementing role-based access control (RBAC)
 * Experience supporting development teams with schema design, table design, data types, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and complex T-SQL queries
 * Developer support and code review experience with 5+ years of experience
 * Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
 * Experience designing and supporting ETL workflows
 * Experience migrating and integrating databases between on-premises SQL Server and Azure
 * Strong understanding of Azure database networking, scalability, cost optimization, security, and HA/DR
 * Experience with PowerShell and command-line scripting for DBA automation
 * Ability to automate index maintenance, database integrity checks, statistics updates, backups, monitoring, and reporting
 * Experience with third-party database monitoring and backup tools, including Redgate
 * Experience developing DBMS architecture and database standards
 * Ability to create comprehensive technical documentation covering installation, monitoring, security, configuration, migrations, and best practices
 * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
 * Ability to provide Tier III technical support and resolve complex database issues
 * Ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively to non-technical stakeholders
 * Experience collaborating with IT Architecture, IT Management, development teams, and security leadership
 * Experience developing database strategies aligned with business requirements
 * Experience with project planning, solution design, and technical business-case development
 * Experience mentoring junior DBAs and technical staff
 * Ability to participate in disaster recovery, business resumption, incident response, and 24/7 operational support when required