Hybrid Senior DBA: Cloud & On-Prem HA Expert

ConstructConnect, Inc.

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

ConstructConnect, Inc. in Peachtree Corners (Atlanta area) seeks a Sr. Database Administrator to lead on-premises and cloud database platforms (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL, AWS RDS) in a 24/7 hybrid environment.

You’ll architect, build, and operate WSFCs/FCIs, AGs, and DR strategies, while guiding developers on data access and optimizing queries. This technical lead role focuses on security, compliance (SOX), performance, and automation using PowerShell and dbatools, with on-call

Qualifications

6+ years of database administration experience, including 4+ years administering Microsoft SQL Server (2017-2025) in a 24/7 production environment.
Hands-on experience building and supporting WSFCs and FCIs.
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting AGs.
Hands-on experience with log shipping and transactional replication.
Proven ownership of disaster recovery planning, backup/restore operations, and DR testing.
Experience implementing and maintaining database security controls in a SOX-compliant environment.
Working knowledge of the infrastructure that database platforms depend on, including Windows Server, storage, networking, and virtualization.
Experience hosting databases in cloud environments (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure).
Working familiarity with PostgreSQL administration.
Strong command of Transact-SQL, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and SQL Agent automation.
Proficiency with database performance monitoring and tuning.
Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, dbatools, or equivalent).
Strong communication skills; ability to collaborate with developers and non-technical stakeholders.
Technical lead experience with the ability to operate as both a leader and individual contributor.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain SQL Server (2012-2025), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL, and AWS RDS environments in a 24/7 production setting.
Architect, build, and operate WSFCs and FCIs, including shared storage, quorum, networking, patching, and failover testing.
Design, implement, and troubleshoot AGs across on-premises and cloud environments, including listeners, synchronization health, and planned and unplanned failover.
Configure and maintain log shipping and transactional replication, including monitoring latency, resolving replication errors, and managing publisher, distributor, and subscriber components.
Design and provision relational database environments, including instance configuration, storage layout, high availability and clustering architecture, backup strategy, and security design.
Own disaster recovery and backup strategies, including cross-site recovery using Distributed AGs and log shipping, with responsibility for design, testing, and documentation.
Lead database security and compliance efforts, including SOX controls, internal audit requirements, and access management.
Monitor and optimize database performance using SolarWinds and Idera; identify and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
Plan capacity across all database platforms, forecasting storage, compute, and licensing needs.
Automate routine administration such as patching, health checks, deployments, and provisioning using PowerShell, dbatools, and infrastructure-as-code tooling.
Design and review database schemas, stored procedures, functions, and triggers to meet business requirements.
Partner with development teams on query optimization, indexing strategies, data access patterns, and source-controlled schema change management.
Maintain runbooks and documentation for high availability, disaster recovery, and recovery procedures.
Manage and track database-related tasks and incidents using Jira.
Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours production database issues.
Provide technical mentorship and day-to-day guidance to DBA and engineering team members.
Evaluate and support cloud database migrations and hybrid infrastructure improvements.
Use AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot,) to accelerate day-to-day administration, scripting, and troubleshooting.
Ensure database platforms are ready for AI-driven application workloads, including vector search and high-concurrency data access, in support of the company’s AI strategy.
This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones team members may be required to perform.