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# SQL DBA (Database Administrator)

- **Company:** Vantage Point
- **Location:** Brea, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Cloud Database, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Data Recovery, Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Database Optimization, Software Troubleshooting, Database Performance, Indexer, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Monitoring
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/329263c1-9068-4538-95e1-daa7f3e4cfda/sql-dba-database-administrator

## About the Role

* 5 years of experience as a SQL DBA or Database Administrator.
 * Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration.

Experience with:

SQL Server 2012/2016/2019/2022

 * Backup & Recovery
 * Performance Tuning
 * Query Optimization
 * Indexing
 * Replication
 * Clustering
 * Always On Availability Groups
 * Database Security
 * Strong knowledge of T-SQL scripting and stored procedures.
 * Experience with database monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
 * Knowledge of Windows Server environments.
 * Experience with database migration and upgrade projects.
 * Familiarity with cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL or AWS RDS.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

## Description

* We are seeking an experienced SQL DBA (Database Administrator) to manage, maintain, monitor, and optimize enterprise database environments.
 * The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SQL Server administration, database performance tuning, backup andrecovery, security management, and high-availability solutions.
 * This role requires collaboration with application teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure database systems remain secure, reliable, scalable, and highly available., * Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server database environments.
 * Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity utilization.
 * Perform database tuning, query optimization, indexing, and performance troubleshooting.
 * Implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
 * Manage database security, permissions, encryption, and access controls.
 * Perform database patching, upgrades, and migration activities.
 * Support production, development, QA, and staging database environments.
 * Troubleshoot database issues, failures, blocking, deadlocks, and replication problems.
 * Configure and maintain Always on Availability Groups, clustering, replication, and failover solutions.
 * Develop and maintain database maintenance plans, scripts, and automation processes.
 * Collaborate with developers and application teams on database design and optimization.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
 * Ensure database compliance with organizational security and governance standards.
 * Participate in on-call support and incident management activities.