Database Administrator

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage SQL Server and Azure databases across the full development lifecycle.

The role covers security, performance tuning, migration, maintenance, and production support in a remote-work setup with an in-house preference for Harrisburg, PA. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL Server expertise, hands-on Azure SQL experience, and data warehousing familiarity, along with solid communication and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience.
• 4+ years of production database administration.
• 1+ year of Azure Database Administration.
• 3+ years of Data Analytics experience.
• 1+ year of Data Warehouse experience.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced SQL Server database administration and production operations.
• Support application development lifecycle activities including planning and data migration.
• Manage database security, availability, monitoring, backup/recovery, and performance.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server software and service packs.
• Conduct health checks and provide performance recommendations.
• Execute database migrations and upgrades from legacy servers.
• Deploy, secure, back up, and maintain Azure SQL databases.
• Collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and vendors on releases and implementations.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Production DB Admin

Data Analytics

Azure DB Admin

Data Warehouse

Communication Skills

Professional Customer Service

Job description

Job Title: DBA4 A4 SC3 – Database Administrator

Location: Remote

Preferred Location: Harrisburg, PA area

Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Contract End Date: 06/30/2027

Interview: Preferably in person; manager may conduct interviews virtually via Microsoft Teams

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to provide advanced database administration, development support, data migration, database security, performance optimization, and production database operations.

The successful candidate will support SQL Server and Azure database environments across the application development lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, migration, QA, data cleanup, production support, and ongoing database maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced SQL Server database administration and production database operations.
• Support application development lifecycle activities including planning, design, development, implementation, data migration, QA, data cleanup, and data administration.
• Manage database security, availability, monitoring, backup/recovery, and performance optimization.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server software, including Service Pack installations.
• Perform SQL Server health checks and provide performance recommendations.
• Execute SQL database migrations and upgrades from legacy servers and SQL Server versions.
• Perform data extraction, cleansing, transformation, loading, and validation.
• Deploy, configure, secure, back up, and maintain Azure SQL databases.
• Integrate Azure SQL resources with other Azure services.
• Develop and deploy database schemas across test and production environments.
• Perform logical and physical database modeling.
• Develop and maintain database structures, tables, relationships, indexes, and normalization.
• Support PSP Data Warehouse, Data Marts, and Power BI environments.
• Coordinate database backup and restore activities.
• Analyze and resolve database-related technical issues.
• Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.
• Participate in software releases and database-related implementation activities.
• Identify and track issues, risks, dependencies, and action items.
• Estimate work effort and schedule assigned activities.
• Provide regular project/status updates.
• Follow established database standards, procedures, and security requirements.
• Work independently with limited supervision while contributing effectively within a team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Complete assigned tasks within required timelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• SQL Server Database Administration – 7+ years – Required
• Production Server Database Administration – 4+ years – Required
• Data Analytics – 3+ years – Required
• Azure Database Administration – 1+ year – Required
• Data Warehouse – 1+ year – Required
• Communication Skills – Required
• Professional Customer Service – Required

Desired / Highly Desired Skills

• Business Systems Analysis & Design – Desired
• Microsoft SQL High Availability / Always On – Desired
• Power BI Administration – Highly Desired

Ideal Candidate Profile

Candidates should demonstrate strong hands‑on experience with:

• Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Production database environments
• SQL Server installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting
• Database migration and modernization
• Azure SQL Database administration
• Backup, restore, security, and disaster recovery
• Database performance tuning and health monitoring
• Data Warehouse and Data Mart environments
• Data migration and ETL-related activities
• Database schema and data modeling
• Power BI environments
• High‑availability technologies such as SQL Server Always On
• Stakeholder, vendor, and technical team collaboration

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Work Location: Remote
• Preferred Candidate Location: Harrisburg, PA area
• Candidate must be able to support the required work schedule.
• Equipment pickup or related requirements may be discussed during the interview/selection process.

Contract Information

• Current PO is funded through June 30, 2027.
• 06/30/2027 should be listed as the contract end date on the RTR.
• The final contract duration is subject to project schedule and business requirements.
• Historically, additional funding may become available for 07/01/2027–06/30/2028, but this period is not guaranteed.

Priority Screening Criteria

Candidates must clearly demonstrate:

1. 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
2. 4+ years of production database administration
3. 1+ year of Azure Database Administration
4. 3+ years of Data Analytics experience
5. 1+ year of Data Warehouse experience
6. Strong communication and customer-service skills

Power BI Administration and SQL Server Always On experience will be considered strong advantages.