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# Senior MS SQL Database Administrator- Columbus, OH

- **Company:** Infoorigin inc -
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Log Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, System Availability, Database Performance, Database Migration, Information Technology, Redgate, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Key Vault
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e65e2c57ce81942a

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on enterprise SQL Server DBA experience.
 * Strong expertise in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and T-SQL.
 * Experience with Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
 * Hands-on experience with HA/DR, Always On Availability Groups, backup, and recovery.
 * Experience with SSIS, ETL, database migrations, and performance tuning.
 * Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Entra ID, Key Vault, and Azure Backup.
 * Experience with database security, automation, and monitoring tools such as Redgate.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Experience managing hybrid on-premises and Azure database environments, enterprise security compliance, and disaster recovery operations

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage, optimize, secure, and maintain enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments., * Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain SQL Server databases.

 * Monitor and optimize database performance, queries, indexes, and server health.
 * Design and implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
 * Manage database backups, recovery, replication, and migrations.
 * Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
 * Implement database security, RBAC, encryption, and access controls.
 * Automate DBA tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell.
 * Support developers with database design, stored procedures, and query optimization.
 * Provide Tier III technical support and mentor junior DBAs.
 * Maintain database documentation and ensure compliance with Ohio state security standards.