Database Administrator 4

4P Consulting Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is looking for a Database Administrator in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves managing SQL Server databases, ensuring optimal performance, and supporting various application teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience (7+ years) with SQL Server, backup, recovery, and database performance optimization. This position is exclusive to local candidates only.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in support of an operating system or database management system.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server RDBMS, backup, recovery, and high-availability.
• Strong SQL query development and scripting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of physical database administration including schema management.
• Support SQL Server databases in Production, Test and Development environments.
• Analyze the performance of databases and recommend tuning and application changes.

Skills

SQL Server RDBMS

Backup and recovery

Database development and performance tuning

Microsoft Operating Systems

T-SQL programming

Always On High Availability Groups

SQL Server migrations

Database space management

SQL query development

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

Tools

Cohesity Backup Appliance

Cloud Technology

Job description

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, coordinates, designs, and secures computer databases to store, track, and maintain a large volume of critical business information. Serves as highest advanced‑level subject matter expert, providing authoritative guidance for professional staff. May also serve in a lead role.

Local Candidates Only.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of physical database administration including schema management; security, setup, installations, upgrades, patches, backup and recovery, space management, performance tuning and capacity planning for SQL Server.
• Support application teams and their projects to enhance, troubleshoot and performance tune.
• Support SQL Server databases in Production, Test and Development environments and within Microsoft SharePoint farm.
• Install, upgrade, configure ALWAYS ON, test and deploy complex database software.
• Develop and implement database recovery plans and procedures.
• Analyze the performance of databases and recommend tuning and application changes.
• Implement user authentication and validate databases security protocols across systems.
• Reviews system design and develop new database systems as needed.
• Modifying database structure or deploying schema changes as a result of new requirements.
• Scripting batch data loads and operational job automation.
• Working Knowledge of Cohesity Backup Appliance.
• Working Knowledge of Cloud Technology and governance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of experience in support of an operating system, database management system or a related field.

Skills Required :

• 6+ years of hands‑on administrative experience with SQL Server RDBMS
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience managing backup, recovery, and high‑availability scenarios
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in SQL Server database development and performance tuning
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Operating Systems, SQL Server clustered environments, database optimization, and T‑SQL programming
• 6+ years of strong SQL query development and scripting experience
• 4+ years of strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with Always On High Availability Groups
• 4+ years of strong experience with SQL Server migrations
• 3+ years of experience in database space management, storage design, and capacity planning following best practices
• 4+ years of demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with technical teams and management
• 3+ years of experience creating entity relationship diagrams (ERDs), database documentation, data dictionaries, and system architecture documentation