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Database Administrator SQL
Location: Columbus, OH
Work Arrangement: Initially remote , later Hybri
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced SQL Server / Azure Database Administrator to support enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server database environments across both on-premises and Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, security, ETL, Azure database services, migration, and high availability/disaster recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms.
- Perform database performance monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and tuning.
- Develop and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and database code.
- Implement and support SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages and ETL workflows.
- Support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
- Perform database migrations and integrations between on-premises SQL Server and Azure environments.
- Implement database security using Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Key Vault, and other security controls.
- Monitor database environments using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
- Support Azure Backup, high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, networking, and cost optimization.
- Provide developer support, troubleshoot database issues, and participate in code reviews.
- Work with third-party database monitoring and backup tools such as Redgate.
- Ensure database environments meet enterprise security, compliance, performance, and availability requirements.
Required Skills & Experience
- College degree – 4 years
- 5 years of Performance Monitoring & Tuning
- 5 years implementing Security & Compliance, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- 5 years of Developer Support & Code Review
- 5 years of dedicated hands-on experience managing enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments
- Strong expertise with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server internals.
- Advanced T-SQL development and troubleshooting experience.
- Hands-on SSIS and ETL experience.
- Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
- Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Backup.
- Experience migrating databases between on-premises SQL Server and Azure.
- Strong understanding of database security, networking, scalability, cost optimization, HA/DR.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Redgate monitoring and backup tools.
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.
- Azure database migration and modernization experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience working closely with application developers and development teams.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior SQL Server DBA / Azure Database Administrator with strong hands-on experience managing enterprise SQL Server environments, performing performance tuning, implementing security/RBAC, supporting developers, and migrating and managing databases in Microsoft Azure.