SQL Database Administrator (Level 3)

PossibleNow, Inc; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology compliance company in Duluth, GA, is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to optimize and maintain SQL Server databases. The role involves handling backup processes, monitoring database performance, and ensuring data integrity. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong T-SQL skills, and familiarity with SQL Server 2019+. Certifications such as MCSA or MCSE are preferred. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship.

Qualifications

• Experience with backup and restore processes.
• Ability to manage SQL Server environments.
• Tuning database performance using various tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize existing SQL Server databases.
• Manage backup and restore processes.
• Monitor databases for failures.
• Respond to database alerts and incidents.
• Document DBA processes and procedures.

Skills

SQL Server 2019+

Strong T-SQL skills

Database tuning

High Availability technologies

PowerShell knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Redgate SQL Monitor

.NET

Windows Server

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize existing SQL Server databases
• Manage backup and restore processes
• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server environments
• Monitor databases, backups, and scheduled jobs for failures
• Respond to database alerts, incidents, and escalations
• Tune performance using execution plans, SQL Profiler, and third-party tools
• Design and maintain database schemas, queries, triggers, constraints, and indexes
• Ensure data integrity and security through roles and permissions
• Support production deployments and monthly patching
• Perform disaster recovery planning and testing
• Create and maintain ERD diagrams
• Document DBA processes and procedures
• Provide timely responses to tickets, emails, calls, IMs, and other communications
• Participate in on-call rotation (nights and weekends)
• Mentor and train new and existing staff
• Maintain current certifications and continue professional development

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills

• SQL Server 2019+
• Strong T-SQL skills (stored procedures, triggers, constraints, indexes)
• Database tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning
• High Availability technologies (Clustering, Mirroring, Replication, Temporal Tables)
• Query Store and Change Data Capture (CDC)
• Familiarity with Redgate SQL Monitor (plus)
• PowerShell, .NET, and Windows Server knowledge (pluses)

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Microsoft Certified Master (MCSM)
• Microsoft MCP

About PossibleNOW

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Duluth, GA, PossibleNOW is a successful, growing, family oriented, and private held company that is the industry leader for direct marketing compliance, consent, and preference management solutions via our SaaS technology and professional services offering. PossibleNOW solutions serve many Fortune 500 companies and thousands of the largest direct marketers in the world.

Equal Opportunity

PossibleNOW is an equal opportunity employer.

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