Senior SQL Server Architect — Enterprise DB Leader

INPUT 1 LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

INPUT 1 LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to serve as the technical authority for database administration and engineering. You will ensure reliability, performance, security, scalability, and recoverability of our enterprise database environment.

Reporting to the CIO, you will drive architecture improvements, establish standards, and lead database initiatives with autonomy while mentoring teams and collaborating with DevOps, engineering, QA, and product groups.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in database design, performance tuning, and administration.
• Experience with Azure SQL and high-availability solutions (Always On).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise-level SQL Server environments.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch SQL Server instances and related systems.
• Lead root cause analysis of database incidents and implement preventative solutions.
• Oversee backup strategies, verification processes, and disaster recovery testing.
• Monitor database performance, storage, and log growth across environments.
• Manage SQL Server Agent jobs, including maintenance plans and integrity checks.
• Implement and maintain security controls, including access, encryption, and auditing.
• Create and decommission client databases as needed.
• Develop and enforce data retention, archival, and lifecycle policies.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Azure SQL

High availability (Always On)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer

SQL Server Agent

Job description

INPUT 1 LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to serve as the technical authority for database administration and engineering. You will ensure reliability, performance, security, scalability, and recoverability of our enterprise database environment.

Reporting to the CIO, you will drive architecture improvements, establish standards, and lead database initiatives with autonomy while mentoring teams and collaborating with DevOps, engineering, QA, and product groups.