SQL DBA II

Job Details

Title:

SQL DBA II

Location:

Houston, TX 77002 (ONSITE)
Duration:
Contract to Hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL DBA (with Open‑Source DB experience) with proven experience in enterprise‑scale environments across both on‑premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL Server along with hands‑on experience supporting widely used open‑source databases such as Postgre

SQL or Mongo

DB, 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 Dev Ops automation is critical.

• 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 Postgre
  
  SQL 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.
• Direct hands‑on experience managing Postgre
  
  SQL or Mongo
  
  DB within production environments.
• Experience with Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration.
• 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, Power Shell; exposure to Python/Ansible preferred.

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

• 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.

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

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