SQL Dba

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking a SQL Server DBA in Weehawken, NJ to manage major databases, execute upgrades, migrations, and high-availability configurations.

The candidate should have 6-8 years of SQL Server DBA experience, strong backup/recovery skills, performance tuning, and automation with PowerShell. On-site role with on-call support for critical incidents.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience as SQL Server Database Administrator.
• Experience with SQL Server 2008R2 through 2022.
• Migration of databases to newer SQL Server versions and patching.
• Experience with Always On availability groups, replication, log shipping, mirroring, and clustering.
• Auditing and securing SQL Server configurations.
• Automation using PowerShell and SQL scripting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer SQL Server databases, including backups, restores, and DR planning.
• Plan and execute upgrades and migrations to newer SQL Server versions.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Tune performance using Query Store, Profiler, and DMVs.
• Create maintenance plans, index rebuilds/reorganizations, and security hardening.

Skills

Database Administration

T-SQL

Performance Tuning

Backup & Recovery

High Availability

Automation (PowerShell)

Security & Auditing

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Server Agent

SQL Profiler

DBCC

SQL Server Integration Services

PowerShell

Job description

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

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

• We are looking candidate having 6-8 years of experience in MS SQL server administration.
• 6-8 years of Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience in SQL Server 2008R2/2008/2012/2014/2016/2017/2019/2022.
• Installation configuration and troubleshooting of SQL Server 2012/2014/2016/2017/2019/2022.
• Experience in Migrating from SQL Server 2012 (or any lower versions) to SQL Server 2014/2016/2017/2019/2022.
• Experience in upgrading SQL server to new versions and applying service packs and patches.
• Proficient with SQL Management Studio, Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, rescheduling jobs with SQL Server.
• Creating DB Maintenance plans, rebuild/reorganize indexes & performing integrity checks.
• Highly proficient in database Backup, Restore, Recovery, Linked servers, and Database Maintenance Plans.
• Experience with High Availability and Disaster Recoveries like Always on Availability groups, Replication, Log Shipping, Mirroring, and Clustering.
• Proficient in implementing different types of Replication Models like Snapshot, Transactional, and Merge.
• Experience in Implementing Always On in SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017,2019,2022.
• Involved in Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining of WSFC in Windows server/SQL Server 2012 and above versions
• Auditing database configuration and security configurations.
• Actively involved in troubleshooting the incidents and System Performance by tuning SQL queries and stored procedures by using Query store, SQL Profiler, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, Windows performance monitor, DMVs, Resource Governor, Data collection Reports, crystal reports, DBCC and Custom Script, Built-in performance Report and Activity Monitor.
• Experience with Database Backup and Restore. Experience in various encryption types
• Should have PowerShell and SQL Scripting knowledge for automation things.

Good to have

• Desired Candidate Profile
• Customer management and teaming skills, supporting customers on phone and written correspondence regarding technical questions and issues
• Logical and Critical thinking skills
• Deep technical and troubleshooting skills
• Passion for technology and learning
• Communicate efficiently both written and verbally with a wide variety of customers.
• Very enthusiastic and eager to learn new things.

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.