Senior SQL Server & Azure DBA – Hybrid NYC

Gilder Search Group

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 83,000 - 96,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator / Azure DBA to support the design, implementation, maintenance, performance, security, and optimization of enterprise database environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Windows Server, database performance tuning, high availability, backup/recovery, and database migrations.

Qualifications

6+ years hands-on SQL Server DBA experience.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
Hands-on with Azure SQL Managed Instance.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server and SQL Server administration.
Experience with SQL Server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations.
Experience implementing and supporting SQL Server Always On / High Availability.
Strong knowledge of SQL and T-SQL.
Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery concepts.
Experience with Azure Storage accounts and Azure security fundamentals.
Ability to work 3 days onsite at 2 Broadway, New York, NY, or as needed.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance databases.
Perform SQL Server database installations, upgrades, migrations, configurations, and maintenance.
Support Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage, and Azure security configurations.
Implement and maintain High Availability solutions, including SQL Server Always On.
Monitor database performance and perform SQL query tuning and optimization.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database, connectivity, performance, and configuration issues.
Develop and maintain database backup, recovery, and restore strategies.
Develop backup schedules and perform verification and recovery testing.
Work with infrastructure teams on regular server/database patching and maintenance.
Collaborate with application development teams to support database requirements and deployments.
Support database security, access controls, compliance, and related security standards.
Perform database migrations and data movement activities.
Develop and maintain database procedures, standards, best practices, and technical documentation.
Use scripting and automation to streamline database administration and recurring tasks.
Analyze database infrastructure requirements and recommend technical solutions.
Participate in evaluating new database technologies and provide recommendations for future database environments.
Design, engineer, and document database solutions and technical standards.
Work with system administrators, network administrators, application teams, and other resources to troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
Provide technical guidance and direction to junior staff.
Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration records, and IT asset information.
Perform other database administration and infrastructure duties as assigned.