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Senior MS SQL Database Administrator- Columbus, OH

Infoorigin Inc Columbus, Ohio, United States · $135K–$146K/yr

4 d ago
dba Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior SQL Server DBA will manage, optimize, and secure enterprise-level databases across on-premises and Azure environments. Responsibilities include implementing high availability solutions, performing database maintenance, and providing technical support to developers.

What they look for

SQL Server Database Administration Azure SQL T-SQL Performance Tuning High Availability Disaster Recovery SSMS PowerShell SSIS ETL Database Security Azure Monitor Redgate Entra ID Key Vault

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of hands-on enterprise SQL Server DBA experience and proficiency in T-SQL and Azure database services. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience is required.

Full description

Senior SQL Server DBA (DBA3)

Location: Ohio Experience: 5+ Years

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage, optimize, secure, and maintain enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain SQL Server databases.
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, queries, indexes, and server health.
  • Design and implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
  • Manage database backups, recovery, replication, and migrations.
  • Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
  • Implement database security, RBAC, encryption, and access controls.
  • Automate DBA tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell.
  • Support developers with database design, stored procedures, and query optimization.
  • Provide Tier III technical support and mentor junior DBAs.
  • Maintain database documentation and ensure compliance with Ohio state security standards.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on enterprise SQL Server DBA experience.
  • Strong expertise in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and T-SQL.
  • Experience with Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
  • Hands-on experience with HA/DR, Always On Availability Groups, backup, and recovery.
  • Experience with SSIS, ETL, database migrations, and performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Entra ID, Key Vault, and Azure Backup.
  • Experience with database security, automation, and monitoring tools such as Redgate.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Experience managing hybrid on-premises and Azure database environments, enterprise security compliance, and disaster recovery operations

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