SQL Database Administrator

R Systems; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A global technology service provider is looking for a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to oversee database management and optimization in a hybrid work environment. The role requires at least seven years of experience with SQL Server databases and a bachelor's degree in IT. Ideal candidates will have skills in cloud services like AWS or Azure and proficiency in SQL monitoring and auditing tools. They will also enjoy competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in electronic data processing systems.
• Four years in a lead capacity required.
• Five years managing SQL servers and databases from SQL Server 2014-2022.

Skills

SQL Server Management

T-SQL Programming

Database Backup/Recovery

Performance Tuning

Cloud Services (AWS/Azure)

Database Monitoring Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

Idera Diagnostic Manager

Redgate ToolBelt

DataDog

SQL Auditing Tools

Job description

Job Title: Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Job Type: Long Term Contract

About R Systems:

R Systems is a global leader in technology and analytics services, delivering innovative solutions to drive digital transformation across industries like Telecom, Banking, Healthcare, and Public Services. With over 4,400 professionals in 25+ countries, we are committed to helping our clients achieve operational excellence and enhanced customer experiences.

We are proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified™ in 10 countries, including India, the USA, Canada, and more. Our vibrant team culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth, making R Systems a fantastic place to work.

Join us in creating impactful solutions and advancing technology for a better tomorrow.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of FTE experience in electronic data processing systems study, design, and programming.

At least four (4) years of that experience must have been in a lead capacity.

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Five (5) years of FTE experience performing administration and managing SQL servers and databases, including SQL Server 2014-2022, SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.
• Five (5) years of FTE experience in ensuring automated data consistency between production, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)/Staging, and lower-level environments.
• Five (5) years of FTE experience writing T‑SQL code and stored procedures to monitor, automate and support database administrator (DBA) day‑to‑day activities.
• Five (5) years of FTE experience with optimizing database access and allocating resources for optimum performance.
• Five (5) years of FTE experience supporting 100+ database servers and ensuring security control, data integrity, and accessibility of data.
• Five (5) years of FTE experience with database backup/recovery and fast recovery strategies.
• Five (5) years of FTE experience with reviewing database code from a data security perspective
• Five (5) years of FTE experience supporting Always‑ON High Availability clustered databases.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS or Microsoft Azure) converting MS SQL databases to Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL, and AWS RDS. Six (6) points will be given for every twelve (12) months of experience for a maximum of thirty (30) points.
• Experience with creating APIs for self‑service consumption and third‑party data access or data extraction. Six (6) points will be given for every twelve (12) months of experience for a maximum of thirty (30) points.
• Experience with SQL monitoring tools (i.e., Idera Diagnostic Manager, Redgate ToolBelt, DataDog, DynaTrace, etc.). Six (6) points will be given for every twelve (12) months of experience for a maximum of thirty (30) points.
• Experience with SQL auditing tools (i.e., Imperva SecureSphere, etc.). Six (6) points will be given for every twelve (12) months of experience for a maximum of thirty (30) points.
• Experience with relational database management systems (RDBMS) like Oracle, MySQL, or other open source databases such as NoSQL, PostgreSQL.
• Six (6) points will be given for every twelve (12) months of experience for a maximum of thirty (30) points.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work on impactful public sector projects that drive technological advancements.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for career development, certifications, and continuous learning.
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports both remote and on-site work.