Senior SQL Server DBA - Always On & Migration Expert

Artifintech; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech is seeking a seasoned SQL Server DBA in New Jersey to manage enterprise databases across multiple SQL Server versions. The role covers installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning, with a strong emphasis on backups, security, and high availability.

Strong PowerShell scripting skills are required for automation and efficiency. The candidate should bring extensive experience with HA/DR strategies, including Always On, replication, log shipping, mirroring, and

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of MS SQL Server DBA experience.
• Experience with SQL Server 2008R2 through 2022.
• Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of SQL Server instances.
• Migration from older SQL Server versions to newer ones.
• Upgrade SQL Server with service packs and patches.
• Backup, restore, and recovery strategies expertise.
• HA/DR experience: Always On, Replication, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Clustering.
• PowerShell and SQL scripting for automation.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Database Administration

PowerShell scripting

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

High availability

Migration

Security auditing

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Agent

Always On Availability Groups

SQL Server Integration Services

Job description

Artifintech is seeking a seasoned SQL Server DBA in New Jersey to manage enterprise databases across multiple SQL Server versions. The role covers installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning, with a strong emphasis on backups, security, and high availability.

Strong PowerShell scripting skills are required for automation and efficiency. The candidate should bring extensive experience with HA/DR strategies, including Always On, replication, log shipping, mirroring, and