Senior SQL DBA - Always-On, AWS & 24/7 Support

Novalink Solutions; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions in Little Rock, United States seeks an Expert Level SQL Database Administrator to lead SQL Server 2022+ environments with hands-on expertise across all DBA facets. The role focuses on maintaining, securing, and optimizing large-scale databases while ensuring continuous availability.

The candidate will perform installations, upgrades, backups, DR planning, and high‑availability implementations, with strong T-SQL and ETL skills and familiarity with AWS storage integration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of SQL Server administration for 2022+ environments.
• Experience with installation, upgrades, maintenance, and security.
• Knowledge of backup/recovery, DR planning, and HA/Always On.
• Proficiency in T‑SQL coding, tuning, and ETL methods.
• Familiarity with AWS storage and Windows Server administration.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade SQL Servers and apply service packs.
• Perform routine maintenance, monitor logs and errors.
• Manage security, auditing, and encryption at rest/transit.
• Plan capacity, storage, and WFCS disk management.
• Create backups, develop recovery procedures and DR tests.
• Implement high availability strategies and monitoring.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

ETL

High Availability

AWS Storage

WFCS

Security Auditing

Education

Certifications Required

Tools

SQL Server Profiler

Index Tuning Advisor

SQL Server Configuration Manager

Extended Events

Performance Monitor

DMV

Linked Servers

MSDTC

Health Checks

Job description

Novalink Solutions in Little Rock, United States seeks an Expert Level SQL Database Administrator to lead SQL Server 2022+ environments with hands-on expertise across all DBA facets. The role focuses on maintaining, securing, and optimizing large-scale databases while ensuring continuous availability.

The candidate will perform installations, upgrades, backups, DR planning, and high‑availability implementations, with strong T-SQL and ETL skills and familiarity with AWS storage integration.