SQL Server Track Lead - Houston, TX - 66690

SQL Server Track Lead (Onsite) - Houston(TX) - 66690

Pay Rate: $50-$55/hr

We have an immediate long-term opportunity for a SQL Server Track Lead to join a mission-critical 24x7 production environment, providing both technical and operational leadership. This role requires a seasoned SQL Server professional with deep expertise in database administration, high-availability architectures, disaster recovery solutions, and performance optimization. The Track Lead will serve as the primary owner of database stability and reliability, ensuring seamless operations while working closely with onsite and offshore teams. The position demands strong communication skills, the ability to drive technical excellence, and the discipline required to maintain compliance, operational rigor, and continuous improvement across the database ecosystem.

In this role, the SQL Server Track Lead will architect and manage Always-On Availability Groups, clustering, and DR frameworks while overseeing upgrades, patching, backup strategies, migrations, and performance initiatives across production, staging, and development environments. They will guide DBAs in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and proactive monitoring activities, fostering a culture of accountability and technical depth. To be successful in this position, one needs to be highly skilled in SQL Server performance tuning, HA/DR solutions, PowerShell scripting, and enterprise operations, with strong leadership qualities to mentor team members and coordinate global support coverage. Experience across ITIL processes, KPI-driven delivery, and tools such as ServiceNow will be beneficial.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with 10 years of SQL Server administration experience, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or track lead capacity, supporting large-scale, always-on environments. The SQL Server Track Lead will also contribute to strategic planning, capacity management, automation initiatives, and ongoing optimization efforts to enhance system scalability and operational efficiency.

**ALL successful candidates for this position are required to work directly for PRIMUS. No agencies please only W-2**

For immediate consideration, please contact:

Narasimha
PRIMUS Global Services
Phone: ext. 267
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