Lead SQL DBA

Are you a seasoned Site Reliability Engineer ready to drive enterprise database solutions?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Lead SQL DBA. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, automating, and supporting complex database platforms across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring high availability, security, and resilience for mission-critical applications.

• Install, configure, and administer Microsoft SQL Server across multiple environments (Development, QA, Production, Disaster Recovery)
• Perform upgrades, patching, and performance tuning of SQL Server instances
• Implement and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication, Backup, and Recovery solutions
• Deploy and support Microsoft Azure services including VMs, Storage, Networking, Monitoring, Backup, and Disaster Recovery
• Manage Windows Server environments and automate tasks using Power Shell scripting
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Salt Stack
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, or Jenkins for database deployment and updates
• Automate provisioning, patching, health checks, monitoring, and disaster recovery procedures
• Troubleshoot issues across SQL Server, Windows, networking, and infrastructure components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver automated, secure, and resilient platform solutions

• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server installation, configuration, administration, and performance tuning
• Strong cloud infrastructure knowledge, particularly Azure and virtualization technologies
• Dev Ops and automation expertise, including scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Experience with high-availability solutions like Always On Availability Groups and Failover Clustering
• Power Shell scripting proficiency
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and release automation tools
• Solid troubleshooting skills for databases, servers, and networking
• Ability to support mission-critical enterprise applications

• Experience with MongoDB and Cassandra administration
• Previous experience in the financial services industry

Beach Head is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. Beach Head or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching.

These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.