SQL DBA

Highbrow LLC; Berkeley Heights, Alpharetta (NJ, GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow LLC in Berkeley Heights, NJ or Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior SQL DBA to design and support database migrations and maintain SQL Server environments across versions 2012–2022. The role is 100% onsite and requires 10+ years overall experience and 3+ years DBA experience in enterprise settings.

You will manage HA/DR, upgrades, backups, capacity planning, performance tuning, and SOP documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall experience in senior SQL roles.
• 3+ years as SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments (2012–2022).
• Expertise in partition design and SQL Server HA/DR solutions (Always On, replication, mirroring, log shipping).
• Experience with SQL in-place upgrades on VM and physical servers.
• Knowledge of capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for SOPs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and incidents with clients/vendors.
• Mentorship and collaboration with global teams.
• Self-motivated, growth-oriented, and able to think outside the box.

Responsibilities

• Design and support large database migration strategy.
• Document standard operational procedures
• Be self-motivated and able to think “outside the box”
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Manage and prioritize multiple incidents with potentially competing priorities
• Deal with clients, vendors, engineers, and managers at various levels

Skills

Overall experience

SQL Server DBA

Database design

HA/DR Always On

In-place upgrades

Backup management

Capacity planning

Performance tuning

Documentation skills

Mentorship

Global collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or information technology

Job description

Job Title: SQL DBA

Job Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ or Alpharetta, GA (100% Onsite)

# Positions: 2

Employment Type: W2

Duration:Long Term

# of Layers:0

Work Eligibility:All Work Authorizations are permitted – No OPTs, No H-1s

Key Technology:SQL 2012 +, SQL Server

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and support large database migration strategy.
• Document standard operational procedures
• Be self-motivated and able to think “outside the box”
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Manage and prioritize multiple incidents with potentially competing priorities
• Deal with clients, vendors, engineers, and managers at various levels

Skills and Experience Required:

Required :-

• Overall experience: 10+ years. This is a senior role.
• SQL Server DBA Experience: 3+ years working as a SQL Server DBA in an enterprise environment, with hands-on experience across versions 2012–2022.
• Database Design & Implementation: Expertise in server partition design, SQL Server HA/DR solutions (Always On, replication, mirroring, log shipping), and large database migration strategies.
• SQL Server Upgrades & Backup: Experience with SQL in-place upgrades on both VM and physical servers, as well as managing backup processes and procedures.
• Capacity Planning & Performance: Knowledge of database capacity planning and optimization.
• Communication & Documentation: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to document standard operational procedures and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving & Collaboration: Ability to manage multiple priorities and incidents, work autonomously, and collaborate effectively with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams to solve problems.
• Mentorship & Teamwork: Experience working with global teams, coaching, and mentoring colleagues as needed.
• Self-Motivated & Growth-Oriented: Proactive, “out-of-the-box” thinker with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.

Desired:

• Knowledge and experience on SQL Server service broker troubleshooting
• Knowledge and experience with database management and monitoring tools
• Other Database Platform (Oracle, DB2, etc.) skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or information technology or equivalent work experience