SQL DBA

Valiant Technologies LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage and optimize enterprise SQL Server environments for high availability and performance. The role emphasizes backup/recovery, security, and data integrity across critical applications.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of SQL Server experience, strong T-SQL skills, and hands-on expertise with Always On, replication, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS RDS.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Database Administration or SQL Server engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and query optimization.
• Knowledge of high availability, DR, backup, and restore strategies.
• Experience with cloud-based SQL databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and system health.
• Identify and resolve performance issues, blocking, and slow queries.
• Develop and maintain backup, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Configure Always On Availability Groups, replication, and failover.
• Perform upgrades, migrations, patching, and routine maintenance.
• Automate routine tasks using SQL Agent and PowerShell.
• Collaborate with developers and infra teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain database documentation and compliance standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Collaborative team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

SQL Server Agent

Extended Events

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server administration

Azure SQL / AWS RDS knowledge

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $82/hr C2C

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

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

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.

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.

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.