SQL DBA

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator in Atlanta, GA to manage enterprise SQL Server environments, ensure high availability, security, and performance. The role requires hands-on expertise with SQL Server, Always On, backup/recovery, and performance tuning in a healthcare-focused setting.

The candidate will install, configure, and maintain databases, monitor health, optimize queries, and implement disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree in CS or Database Systems preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure/SQL Server certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server environments.
• Monitor performance, availability and health of databases.
• Resolve blocking, deadlocks, and slow queries.
• Develop and maintain backup, restore, and DR procedures.
• Manage Always On, replication, and failover solutions.
• Perform upgrades, migrations, patching, and routine maintenance.
• Optimize queries, indexes, and execution plans.
• Manage users, roles, permissions and auditing.
• Monitor storage, capacity and resource utilization.
• Automate routine tasks with SQL Agent and PowerShell.
• Collaborate with developers and infra teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain documentation and compliance standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Master's degree preferred in CS or DB Systems

Azure/AWS SQL certifications an advantage

Tools

SQL Server

SSMS

PowerShell

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

AWS RDS for SQL Server

SQL Server Profiler

Redgate

SolarWinds

Job description

Job ID: J54615

Job Title: SQL DBA

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Domain Exposure: Healthcare

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Bill Rate: $82/hr C2C

Position Overview

The SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise database environments to ensure high availability, performance, security, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting. This role involves supporting mission-critical database systems, implementing database solutions, and ensuring data integrity across enterprise applications.

SQL DBA Technologies & Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022.
• Proficiency in SQL, T-SQL, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views.
• Hands-on experience with database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching.
• Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and replication.
• Strong knowledge of database backup, restore, disaster recovery, and recovery strategies.
• Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plan analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Agent, and Extended Events.
• Experience with indexing strategies, database partitioning, and transaction log management.
• Knowledge of database security, user permissions, roles, encryption, and auditing.
• Experience with database monitoring tools such as SQL Server Profiler, Redgate, and SolarWinds.
• Familiarity with cloud database platforms such as Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or AWS RDS for SQL Server.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting, Windows Server administration, and automation.
• Experience with database migration, high availability, and capacity planning.

Key SQL Database Administration Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and overall system health.
• Identify and resolve database performance issues, blocking, deadlocks, and slow-running queries.
• Develop and maintain database backup, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Configure and manage Always On Availability Groups, replication, and failover solutions.
• Perform database upgrades, migrations, patching, and routine maintenance activities.
• Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, indexes, and execution plans.
• Manage database users, roles, permissions, security policies, and auditing.
• Monitor database storage, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using SQL Agent and PowerShell scripts.
• Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and data engineers to resolve database-related issues.
• Maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and compliance standards.

Experience & Professional Competencies

• 7+ years of experience in Database Administration or SQL Server Database Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Strong experience with SQL Server performance tuning, troubleshooting, and query optimization.
• Practical knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and restoration strategies.
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-transaction enterprise databases.
• Knowledge of database security, access management, and data protection practices.
• Experience with cloud-based SQL database environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with application and infrastructure teams.

Academic Qualifications & Preferred Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or Database Systems is preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, or SQL Server-related certifications are an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.