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# SQL Server Database SME on AWS/Azure

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400 - $135,200
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Databases, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Microsoft SQL Server, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Transport Layer Security, Software Troubleshooting, Vmware
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3e73bb55-44d9-43a1-948a-c01462b52693

## About the Role

Our client seeks a SQL Database Administrator and Migration Expert to lead migrations from on-premises to AWS and Azure. The role includes installing, configuring, maintaining, and tuning SQL Server across on-premises, IaaS, and PaaS environments. The position ensures security, availability, reliability, and scalability for mission-critical databases. The Senior DBA will own architecture and capacity planning, automation, and security best practices, and will mentor DBAs on AWS and Azure. The role requires hands-on experience in large high-availability environments and responsibility for planning and executing complex migrations. The position requires the ability to work under pressure, handle concurrent incidents, and meet tight deadlines.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * Minimum of 10 years as a SQL Server DBA supporting enterprise environments.

 * Proven success managing hybrid environments across on-premises, AWS, and Azure.
 * Hands-on experience migrating Always On and SQL clusters to AWS and Azure.
 * Expertise with SQL Server versions 2012 through 2022 across VMware, AWS, and Azure (IaaS/PaaS).
 * Strong skills in performance troubleshooting and execution plan analysis.
 * Experience with security solutions such as TDE and TLS/SSL.
 * Ability to participate in on-call rotations and perform scheduled maintenance.
 * SQL Server and AWS or Azure Cloud certification.

Education Requirements:
SQL Server and AWS or Azure Cloud Certified.

## Description

* Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server across on-premises, AWS, and Azure environments.
 * Plan and execute migrations from on-premises to AWS and Azure using IaaS and PaaS, including Managed Instances.
 * Build and support Always On availability groups and SQL clusters in cloud and on-premises.
 * Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and backup policies.
 * Perform performance tuning, index optimization, statistics updates, and consistency checks.
 * Monitor database health, integrity, and security, and investigate anomalies.
 * Manage accounts, roles, and permissions according to least-privilege and compliance requirements.
 * Implement encryption, TLS/SSL, and other controls for data at rest and in transit.
 * Plan and perform upgrades, patching, and migrations for standalone and cloud-hosted servers.
 * Lead migration projects, including lift-and-shift and re-platforming efforts.
 * Maintain version-controlled documentation, diagrams, configurations, procedures, and runbooks.
 * Generate reports on performance, capacity growth, and usage trends.
 * Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to streamline deployments and resolve incidents.
 * Mentor DBAs on AWS and Azure practices and contribute to automation initiatives.