Senior Database Administrator Sql

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator
Location: Atlanta GA (hybrid)
Job Type: Contract

Top Skills Required:

1. Microsoft SQL Server (2012 2022)

2. SQL Always On Availability Groups

3. PowerShell, T-SQL, SQL Agent Jobs

Job Description/ Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator with over 10+ years of expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Public Cloud Administration. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing large-scale, mission-critical database environments and cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, performance, and scalability.

MSSQL Server Administration

Administer and support SQL Server databases (2012 2022) across production, QA, and development environments.

Design, implement, and maintain HA/DR solutions including:

o Always On Availability Groups

o Distributed Availability Groups

o Replication (Transactional, Merge, Snapshot)

o Log Shipping

o Mirroring

Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and resource allocation.

Implement and manage enterprise grade backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.

Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, T SQL, SQL Agent Jobs, and custom scripts.

Monitor database health using tools such as Foglight, SolarWinds, Redgate, and Azure Monitor.

Plan and execute SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and patching with minimal downtime.

Enforce database security best practices including RBAC, encryption, auditing, and compliance.

Azure Public Cloud Administration

Manage and support Azure infrastructure services and cloud resources.

Provision, configure, and maintain Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Networking, and Monitoring services.

Implement Azure security controls, role-based access control (RBAC), and governance policies.

Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Configure and maintain Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Backup, and Recovery services.

Manage cloud availability, scalability, performance optimization, and cost management.

Implement automation using Azure Automation, ARM Templates, and PowerShell scripting.

Support hybrid cloud and disaster recovery architectures. (Aligned with Azure administration experience identified in related Azure Admin profiles.)

Years of Experience: 11