SQL Server Database Administrator III

Job Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and disaster recovery environments
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances according to established standards
• Administer and support Postgre
  
  SQL environments (additional RDBMS platforms a plus)
• Perform and validate backups, restores, disaster recovery testing, and capacity/performance monitoring

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

• Develop and maintain automation using T-SQL, Power Shell, Python, Ansible, or similar tools
• Create and maintain administrative scripts for database maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows
• Support database deployments in Azure and AWS environments
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops automation initiatives

• Manage incidents, service requests, and change requests through a ticketing system
• Provide real-time support for deployments and production issues
• Contribute to database standards, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016–2022 (SQL Server 2025 experience is a plus)
• Hands‑on production experience with Postgre
  
  SQL or MongoDB
• Experience supporting Azure and AWS database services
• Strong knowledge of Always On Availability Groups and Distributed Availability Groups
• Experience with SQL Server in virtualized environments (VMware; Zerto is a plus)
• Strong scripting skills in T‑SQL and Power Shell (Python/Ansible preferred)

• Experience in SOX‑compliant or other regulated environments
• Dev Ops or automation‑focused background
• Experience supporting high‑transaction enterprise applications
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Solar Winds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.)
• Experience with additional open‑source databases
• Exposure to cloud data platforms such as Snowflake

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Collaborative, customer‑focused approach with strong problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and ability to meet deadlines