Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator III

Payrate: up to 91/hr. W-2, depending on experience. C2C is available.

Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance is available. Health savings account, Flexible spending accounts, Life insurance and Retirement plan are also available.

JOB DESCRIPTION
**This position is a contract position with the possibility to go direct. Therefore, candidates must be eligible to permanently work in the US;
INTERVIEW PROCESS : 1st round will be 30-minute MS Teams video; 2 ^nd round will be 2-hour onsite/in-person with existing team

NOTES : Staff augmentation due to increased workload, will follow corporate schedule hours.

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator ( with Open-Source DB experience ) and proven experience in enterprise scale environments across both on prem and cloud platforms .

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MS SQL Server along with hands on experience supporting widely used open source databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB, plus exposure to any other additional database technologies.

This role will assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support of SQL Server environments across both production and non-production systems in a fast-paced enterprise environment. Experience working with virtualized infrastructure, cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), and DevOps automation is critical.

Daily Tasks/Priorities:

• Manage on-prem and cloud SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation.
• Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS/Mongo/Snowflake platforms is a plus.
• Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring

Key Responsibilities:
Database Administration & Operations

• Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation.
• Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS platforms is a plus.
• Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring.

Performance, Troubleshooting & High Availability

• Troubleshoot SQL Server issues including performance, blocking, connectivity, integrity, and HA configuration issues.
• Support Always-On Availability Groups, failover clustering, Distributed Availability Groups, and related HA/DR technologies.
• Work with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure database reliability, security, performance, and recoverability.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop and maintain automation using T SQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows.

Cloud & DevOps Support

• Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments.
• Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives.

Operational Support & Collaboration

• Work within a ticketing system to manage incidents, service requests, and change requests.
• Provide real time support for deployments, production issues, and urgent operational tasks.
• Contribute to database standards, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications (Must haves):

• 5+ years of hands on experience as a SQL Server DBA II or III
• Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016 2022 (any SQL Server 2025 experience - is a plus)
• Strong PowerShell
• Hands on experience managing Open-Source DB's PostgreSQL or MongoDB within production environments
• Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration experience
• Automation experience
• Proficiency with HA technologies including Always-On AGs and Distributed Availability Groups.
• Experience with SQL Server in virtualized ecosystems (VMware); Zerto familiarity - is a plus
• Strong scripting skills: T SQL, PowerShell; exposure to Python/Ansible preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in SOX compliant or regulated environments.
• DevOps or automation focused background.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications with high transaction workloads.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.).
• Experience with other open source database platforms beyond PostgreSQL or MongoDB
• Experience with specialized cloud databases such as Snowflake is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to technical and non technical audiences.
• Collaborative, customer focused mindset with strong problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, ownership, and ability to meet deadlines.