SQL Database Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and support enterprise-level database environments. This role involves maintaining high-availability SQL Server environments, performing system monitoring and performance tuning, executing backups and recovery, and collaborating on infrastructure and application maintenance. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on database administration expertise, solid Windows Server administration capabilities, and the flexibility to provide on-call operational support., * Oversee day-to-day administration, installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Monitor database health, optimize server performance, configure alerting, and implement index/query tuning.
• Manage database backups, restores, disaster recovery planning, and failover/high-availability configurations.
• Provide Windows Server administration with direct support of database host systems and services.
• Troubleshoot complex database incidents, analyze root causes, and provide 24/7 operational on-call coverage as needed.
• Support application lifecycle events, database migrations, patch deployments, and version upgrades.
• Collaborate with application architecture teams to ensure database integrity, security, and scalability.

• Senior-level SQL Database Administration: 4+ years of dedicated experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• SQL Server Versions: Proven hands-on administration experience with SQL Server 2016 or later.
• Systems Administration: 3+ years of Windows Server administration experience supporting database host environments.
• Operational Readiness: Demonstrated ability to participate in a 24/7 operational support schedule.
• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, MCSA/MCSE Database Administration, or equivalent) are required.
• Background Check: Successful completion of a comprehensive state police background check prior to onboarding.
• Experience with GenTax application architecture, database environments, or enterprise tax/revenue management systems.

Required / Desired Skills

• SENIOR SQL Database Administrator Skills and Experienc (Required 4 Years)
• SQL Database administration (see sub-bullets in JD) SQL Server 2016 or later (Required 4 Years)
• Windows Server Administration experience (see sub-bullets in JD) (Required 3 Years)
• Certifications (Required 1 Years)
• 24 hour Support (Required 1 Years)
• GenTax Software Application architecture and application maintenance (Desired 3 Months)