SQL Database Administrator

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

In-office four days a week

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to join the Pittsburgh headquarters.

You will own and optimize SQL Server databases across development, test, and production, ensuring high availability, security, and disaster recovery readiness. The role requires 7+ years of hands-on DBA experience, strong performance tuning, clustering with Always On, patching, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with SQL Server upgrades and Always On Availability Groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across environments.
• Manage SQL Server clustering, Always On and disaster recovery configurations.
• Patch, upgrade, and migrate with minimal downtime.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues.
• Implement backup/recovery strategies and security controls.
• Collaborate with application, infra, and security teams.
• Develop automation scripts and maintain runbooks.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation and participate in on-call support.

Skills

SQL Server DBA experience

Performance tuning

Clustering & Always On

Patch management

Windows Server admin

Security & compliance

AD integration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

PowerShell scripting

Azure SQL

Monitoring tools (SCOM/Redgate/SolarWinds/Idera)

Job description

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

We are presently seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator who will work out of our corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, and is committed to ensuring overall business success and corporate governance. In addition to a vast portfolio of high-performance photonic products and technologies, Excelitas offers single source convenience and reliability for integrated end-to-end photonic solutions—from light source to sensor, and everything in between. We excel at delivering innovative and customized components, sub-assemblies, and fully integrated photonic systems to meet the unique illumination, optronic, sensing, and optical technology needs of global OEM customers.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, SQL clustering, performance tuning, and database patching and maintenance. This role will be responsible for ensuring high availability, reliability, and security of our SQL Server environments that support critical business applications.

Main Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments;
• Manage SQL Server clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and disaster recovery configurations;
• Perform monthly patching, upgrades, and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime;
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues;
• Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies;
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability and compliance;
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and monitoring tools for proactive management;
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and runbooks;
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed;

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience);
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments;
• Strong experience with SQL Server upgrades;
• Proven experience managing SQL Server clusters and Always On Availability Groups;
• Solid understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies;
• Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory integration;
• Knowledge of database security, compliance standards, and data encryption practices;
• Experience performing patching, upgrades, and database migrations;
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills;

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting, Azure SQL, or cloud-based SQL services;
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., SCOM, Redgate, SolarWinds, Idera);
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management procedures;
• Experience with SAP Security is a plus;

Please Note:

• This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR);
• This is a 4 days a week in office position. No remote candidates will be considered;
• Relocation offered;
• Must be a US Person / No sponsorship offered for this position;
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation;

Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team