Lead SQL Server DBA

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a shipping company? If so, our client is hiring a Lead SQL Server DBA.

Position Type:

• Contract
• Hybrid - 2 -3 days on site 

Required:
Primary Skills;

• SQL Server Administration - Expert
• SQL Server Performance Tuning - Advanced
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) - Advanced

Additional Skills;

• SQL Language (T-SQL) - Advanced
• SQL Programming - Advanced
• PowerShell Scripting - Intermediate
• Database Security & Maintenance - Advanced
• Database Design & Data Modeling - Intermediate/Advanced

Details:

• Lead SQL Server DBA with strong experience in SQL Administration and SQL Development using complex T-SQL.
• Extensive experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting Always on Availability Groups, SQL Clustering, and Database Mirroring.
• Advanced experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting server-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of database security, monitoring, maintenance, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell; C# experience is a plus.
• Experience leading database upgrades, migrations, and implementation of database best practices.
• Microsoft SQL Server certifications or equivalent credentials preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Partners with business analysts, database analysts, application development teams, and infrastructure teams to support the effective storage, security, and retrieval of enterprise data.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of SQL Server architecture and a strong understanding of how applications transform data into business information.
• Leads the implementation, administration, and maintenance of production and development database environments.
• Investigates complex database issues, monitors system performance, oversees backup and recovery processes, and ensures high availability of SQL Server environments.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance to development teams on database design, standards, and best practices.
• Acts as the primary escalation point for database-related incidents and performance challenges.

Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Trusha at 862-895-5719 to learn more.