Database Administrator

Ventures Unlimited, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Ventures Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA4) to manage SQL Server and Azure databases across production, staging, and development environments.

You will optimize performance, implement robust backup and disaster recovery, and ensure security with RBAC and encryption while supporting development teams with efficient data access and T-SQL reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience with on-premises SQL Server and Azure database platforms.
• Strong knowledge of SSMS and T-SQL.
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning.
• RBAC, encryption, and backup/recovery expertise.
• Knowledge of HA/DR solutions and Azure services.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances.
• Monitor performance, optimize queries and indexes, resolve blocking.
• Design and manage backup, HA, and DR solutions.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Implement security controls and encryption, manage access.
• Support developers with database design and T-SQL reviews.
• Automate maintenance with T-SQL, PowerShell, and scripts.
• Configure Azure monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Develop documentation and best practices; mentor junior staff.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

T-SQL

SSMS

HA/DR

Backup & Recovery

PowerShell

Azure Monitor

Security RBAC

Performance Tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

SSIS

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Azure VM

Job description

W2 Contract : Database Administrator 4 (DBA4)

Location: Columbus, OH

Work Mode: Initially Remote; may transition to onsite in Columbus, OH

Interview: Microsoft Teams

Employment Type: W2 Contract

OHIO LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA4) with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure database environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database administration, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances across production, staging, and development environments.
• Monitor database performance, optimize queries and indexes, and troubleshoot blocking, deadlocks, and performance issues.
• Design and manage database backup, recovery, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Implement database security, role-based access control, permissions, and encryption.
• Support developers with database design, schema refinement, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and T-SQL code reviews.
• Automate database maintenance using T-SQL, PowerShell, and command-line scripting.
• Configure Azure database monitoring, backup, security, migration, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Key Vault, and related Azure services.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and development teams to resolve complex database issues.
• Provide Tier III technical support and mentor junior database administration staff.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Strong experience with both on-premises SQL Server and Azure database platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and T-SQL.
• Experience in database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization.
• Experience with database security, RBAC, permissions, and encryption.
• Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, replication, HA, and DR solutions.
• Experience supporting developers with database design and SQL code reviews.
• Experience with SSIS packages and ETL workflows.
• Knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, Azure Backup, and Azure RBAC.
• Experience migrating databases between on-premises SQL Server and Azure.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with third-party database monitoring and backup tools such as Redgate.
• Knowledge of Azure database networking, scalability, security, and cost optimization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience providing technical mentorship and Tier III support.