Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Overview

The Microsoft SQL Database Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, performance, and security of the SQL database environments throughout the enterprise. This role ensures database availability, implements backup and recovery strategies, and optimizes database performance.

Location: Camden, NJ

• Manage and maintain all SQL databases used throughout the organization including enterprise applications, manufacturing and ERP systems.
• Implement and monitor SQL backups and restoration processes.
• Familiarity with Veritas Net Backup to manage SQL backups.
• Implement and manage clusters for high availability. Configure SQL Always On clustering.
• Perform routine database maintenance, including index tuning, query optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with the engineering and development teams to ensure database integrity and security.
• Conduct regular audits and compliance checks according to regulatory requirements — SQL database security management and analysis.
• Adhere to Change Control processes and ensure system configurations are properly documented.
• Configure and manage database storage provisioned through Storage Area Network (SAN) over iSCSI.

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Microsoft SQL DBA, with experience in high availability environments.
• Proficiency in SQL backups, Veritas Net Backup, SQL cluster configurations.
• Extensive experience with VMware and Windows environments.
• Automation experience using Power Shell.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, SQL performance tuning.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of reporting services (SSIS, SSRS).
• Familiarity with database products such as Oracle, Postgres, MySQL.
• Experience in both on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., Azure).

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