Remote SQL Server & Azure DBA - 1 Year Contract

Resource 1, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 103,320 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy firm is looking for an experienced MS SQL Server / Azure DBA for a 1-year contract. This fully remote position involves managing day-to-day operations, supporting mission-critical databases, and providing guidance on database best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MS SQL Server, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain performance and security in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with MS SQL Server including administration and monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with Always On Availability Groups.
• Proficient in performance tuning and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SQL Server databases in an Always On environment.
• Manage transactional replication between Always On systems.
• Analyze and optimize slow-running queries and database jobs.

Skills

MS SQL Server

Always On Availability Groups

Performance tuning

Transactional replication

Patching and maintenance in 24x7 production environments

Job description

A leading IT consultancy firm is looking for an experienced MS SQL Server / Azure DBA for a 1-year contract. This fully remote position involves managing day-to-day operations, supporting mission-critical databases, and providing guidance on database best practices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MS SQL Server, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain performance and security in a 24/7 environment.