Remote SQL Server DBA: Performance, HA & Automation

eimagine; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

eimagine is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage on-premises SQL Server environments. The role focuses on performance, availability, security, reliability, and recovery across mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive SQL Server experience, tuning skills, and a track record of high-availability implementations. Responsibilities include backups, disaster recovery planning, security management, and collaboration with developers to optimize queries and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing and query tuning.
• Experience with Always On Availability Groups, clustering and replication.
• Proficiency with SSMS, PowerShell and monitoring/diagnostics tools.
• Windows Server and storage concepts, disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain on-prem SQL Server 2019/2022 instances.
• Monitor performance, tune queries, manage backups and restore tests.
• Design HA/DR solutions including Always On and replication.
• Manage security, roles, encryption, and data protection policies.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and schemas.
• Plan capacity, perform routine maintenance, and respond to incidents.

Job description

eimagine is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage on-premises SQL Server environments. The role focuses on performance, availability, security, reliability, and recovery across mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive SQL Server experience, tuning skills, and a track record of high-availability implementations. Responsibilities include backups, disaster recovery planning, security management, and collaboration with developers to optimize queries and