SQL Server DBA – hybrid onsite/offsite
Listed on 2026-02-03
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Systems Administrator, Cloud Computing, Data Engineer
Overview
Our client, a leading aviation technology company, is seeking two experienced Database Administrators to support ongoing and upcoming initiatives. The organization is currently very short on DBA/Data personnel, so this role will play a critical part in maintaining and optimizing database operations. This position focuses primarily on SQL Server environments and offers a 4‑month contract‑to‑hire engagement with potential for full‑time employment.
The ideal candidate will have 5 years of hands‑on SQL Server experience and be ready to hit the ground running, supporting both day‑to‑day operations and upcoming upgrades or initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and maintain SQL Server databases, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security.
- Perform database installations, configurations, patching, and version upgrades.
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues to prevent downtime or disruptions.
- Manage backups, disaster recovery, and high‑availability configurations.
- Support upcoming initiatives, upgrades, and system enhancements.
- Participate in on‑call rotations and provide after‑hours support as needed.
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and data teams to support business objectives.
- Document processes, configurations, and maintenance activities.
- SQL Server administration: installation, configuration, patching, and schema management.
- Performance tuning and query optimization.
- Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning/testing.
- High availability: clustering, replication, or Always On Availability Groups.
- Maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime.
- On‑call and after‑hours support experience.
- Collaboration with IT teams and stakeholders.
- Microsoft SQL Server certifications (MCSA, Azure Database Administrator Associate).
- Cloud database experience (Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
- ETL or reporting support experience.
- Experience in aviation or highly regulated environments.
Full‑time coverage required.
Onsite in Broomfield, CO preferred, but fully remote arrangements possible.
Some after‑hours or on‑call support may be required.
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