SQL Database Administrator

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize the organization's SQL database systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring database availability, data integrity, security, performance, and reliability while supporting business applications and reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQL database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, database security, and troubleshooting. This role requires close collaboration with software developers, data engineers, IT operations teams, and business stakeholders to ensure efficient and reliable database operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL database management systems, particularly Microsoft SQL Server.
• Monitor database performance, availability, storage utilization, and resource consumption.
• Write, review, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and indexes.
• Perform database performance tuning to improve query execution times and overall system efficiency.
• Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure database security through user access controls, permissions management, encryption, and auditing.
• Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance issues, connectivity problems, and system errors.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, migrations, and configuration changes.
• Maintain database integrity, consistency, and availability across development, testing, and production environments.
• Configure and manage database replication, clustering, high availability, and failover solutions where required.
• Collaborate with developers to design efficient database schemas and improve application performance.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards.
• Support data migration, integration, reporting, and business intelligence activities.
• Identify database capacity requirements and recommend infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure compliance with organizational data governance, security policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Three or more years of experience in SQL database administration or a related database engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
• Experience with database installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in SQL query optimization, execution plans, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with database backup, restoration, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Understanding of database security, authentication, authorization, and access management.
• Knowledge of relational database concepts, normalization, indexing strategies, and transaction management.
• Experience with database monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments and basic networking concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, or other managed cloud database services.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering, and replication.
• Familiarity with database automation using PowerShell, Python, or SQL Server Agent.
• Experience with database migration, version upgrades, and high-availability architecture.
• Understanding of ETL processes, data warehousing, and business intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with monitoring and administration tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Data Studio, and SQL Server Profiler.
• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Azure database-related certifications or other recognized database administration credentials.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000-$135,000 annually for a full-time position in the United States. Candidates with extensive experience in SQL Server performance tuning, enterprise database environments, cloud database administration, and high-availability solutions may qualify for compensation toward the upper end of the range.

Final compensation will depend on the candidate's experience, certifications, technical skills, geographic location, and the employer's compensation structure.

Depending on the employer, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, where available.
• Professional development and certification reimbursement.
• Remote or hybrid work flexibility, where applicable.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives, where offered.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance may be evaluated using the following metrics:

• Database uptime and availability.
• Query response times and overall database performance.
• Backup completion and recovery success rates.
• Number and severity of database incidents.
• Time required to resolve database performance or availability issues.
• Compliance with database security and access-control policies.
• Effectiveness of database maintenance and capacity planning.
• Accuracy of database documentation and adherence to operational procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a reliable and analytical professional who can maintain secure, high-performing SQL databases while minimizing downtime and protecting critical business information. They should be proactive in identifying potential database issues, comfortable troubleshooting complex technical problems, and committed to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and business needs