> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4462477-database-administrator-sql](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4462477-database-administrator-sql). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator SQL - **Company:** novalink Solutions llc - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Key Management, Log Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Server Integration Services, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, Virtual Machines, Cloud Monitoring, System Availability, Database Performance, Database Migration, Performance Monitor, Redgate, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Monitoring, Key Vault - **Published:** October 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2e456458-4518-40cb-a61b-39d026d147d9 ## About the Role * College degree - 4+ years * 5+ years of Performance Monitoring & Tuning * 5+ years implementing Security & Compliance, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) * 5+ years of Developer Support & Code Review * 5+ years of dedicated hands-on experience managing enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments * Strong expertise with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server internals. * Advanced T-SQL development and troubleshooting experience. * Hands-on SSIS and ETL experience. * Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. * Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Backup. * Experience migrating databases between on-premises SQL Server and Azure. * Strong understanding of database security, networking, scalability, cost optimization, HA/DR. Preferred Skills * Experience with Redgate monitoring and backup tools. * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments. * Azure database migration and modernization experience. * Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills. * Experience working closely with application developers and development teams. ## Description We are seeking an experienced SQL Server / Azure Database Administrator to support enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server database environments across both on-premises and Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, security, ETL, Azure database services, migration, and high availability/disaster recovery., * Administer and support enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms. * Perform database performance monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and tuning. * Develop and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and database code. * Implement and support SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages and ETL workflows. * Support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines. * Perform database migrations and integrations between on-premises SQL Server and Azure environments. * Implement database security using Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Key Vault, and other security controls. * Monitor database environments using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. * Support Azure Backup, high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, networking, and cost optimization. * Provide developer support, troubleshoot database issues, and participate in code reviews. * Work with third-party database monitoring and backup tools such as Redgate. * Ensure database environments meet enterprise security, compliance, performance, and availability requirements.