What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company?
Job Title: Database Administrator
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise databases both in the cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. This role requires hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services and on-premises Hyper-V implementations.
Job Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across multiple environments.
- Design, implement, and manage database solutions in Microsoft Azure Cloud (Off-Prem).
- Manage on-premises database environments using Azure Local Hyper-V for virtualization.
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply necessary tuning for optimal operations.
- Ensure database security, integrity, and backup/recovery procedures are implemented and maintained.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to support database-related projects and migrations.
- Develop and maintain documentation for database architecture, configurations, and procedures.
- Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, and implementation of best practices for database operations.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and troubleshooting.
- Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure, including cloud database services and virtualized environments.
- Experience with Azure Local Hyper-V (on-premises) deployment, management, and integration.
- Solid understanding of database security, backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with database migration to/from Azure Cloud.
- Familiarity with automation and scripting tools for database management (PowerShell, T-SQL).
- Knowledge of performance monitoring tools and optimization techniques.
What you need to know about us
We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!