SQL Server Database Administrator

SQL Server Database Administrator

Houston, TX (100% on-site)

Duration: initial 6-month contract (W2, not eligible for C2C)

Pay: $86-91/hr

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to support enterprise-scale database environments across both on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms. This role requires strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server along with hands-on experience administering open-source databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced enterprise environment and have experience with high availability, automation, cloud technologies, and database performance optimization.

• Manage SQL Server databases across development, testing, production, and disaster recovery environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards.
• Administer PostgreSQL databases; experience with MongoDB or other database platforms is a plus.
• Perform database backups, restores, disaster recovery testing, and ongoing capacity planning.
• Monitor database health, availability, and overall system performance.

• Troubleshoot database performance, blocking, connectivity, and integrity issues.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery technologies including Always On Availability Groups, Distributed Availability Groups, and failover clustering.
• Partner with infrastructure and application teams to maintain secure, reliable, and scalable database environments.

• Develop and maintain automation using T-SQL, Power Shell, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments.
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops initiatives to improve database deployment and operational efficiency.

• Manage incidents, service requests, and change requests through an enterprise ticketing system.
• Provide production support during deployments and critical operational events.
• Contribute to database architecture discussions, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA.
• Strong experience supporting SQL Server 2016–2022 (newer versions are a plus).
• Experience administering PostgreSQL or MongoDB in production environments.
• Experience supporting Azure and AWS database environments.
• Knowledge of SQL Server high availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups.
• Experience supporting SQL Server within VMware or other virtualized environments.
• Strong scripting skills with T-SQL and Power Shell;
  Python or Ansible experience is preferred.

• Experience working in regulated or SOX-compliant environments.
• Background in Dev Ops, automation, or infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience supporting high-volume enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with monitoring platforms such as Solar Winds, Idera, Dynatrace, or Grafana.
• Experience with additional database platforms, including Snowflake or other open-source databases.