Senior SQL Server DBA - Performance, HA/DR & Security

Paycom; Berkshire Heights (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Senior SQL Server DBA to lead enterprise SQL Server database administration across the organization. The role emphasizes installation, configuration, backup, restore, and high-availability planning, with a focus on security and real-time issue resolution.

The candidate will manage performance, capacity, and disaster recovery planning, collaborating with IT and business teams to ensure mission-critical systems stay healthy and compliant.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar role.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization is essential.
• Strong backup/recovery, HA/DR expertise and Windows Server knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of SQL Server databases.
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes.
• Monitor health and performance; ensure high availability and security.

Skills

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

HA/DR

Windows Server

Security

PowerShell

Monitoring

Education

BA in Computer Science

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

MySQL Administration

Job description

Paycom is seeking a Senior SQL Server DBA to lead enterprise SQL Server database administration across the organization. The role emphasizes installation, configuration, backup, restore, and high-availability planning, with a focus on security and real-time issue resolution.

The candidate will manage performance, capacity, and disaster recovery planning, collaborating with IT and business teams to ensure mission-critical systems stay healthy and compliant.