Senior SQL DBA: High-Availability & Cloud DB Expert

Valiant Technologies LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage and optimize enterprise SQL Server environments for high availability and performance. The role emphasizes backup/recovery, security, and data integrity across critical applications.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of SQL Server experience, strong T-SQL skills, and hands-on expertise with Always On, replication, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS RDS.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Database Administration or SQL Server engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of high availability, DR, backup, and restore strategies.
• Experience with cloud-based SQL databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and system health.
• Identify and resolve performance issues, blocking, and slow queries.
• Develop and maintain backup, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Configure Always On Availability Groups, replication, and failover.
• Perform upgrades, migrations, patching, and routine maintenance.
• Automate routine tasks using SQL Agent and PowerShell.
• Collaborate with developers and infra teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain database documentation and compliance standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

SQL Server Agent

Extended Events

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server administration

Azure SQL / AWS RDS knowledge

Job description

Valiant Technologies LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage and optimize enterprise SQL Server environments for high availability and performance. The role emphasizes backup/recovery, security, and data integrity across critical applications.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of SQL Server experience, strong T-SQL skills, and hands-on expertise with Always On, replication, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS RDS.