SQL Dba

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC in New Jersey seeks an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to manage, upgrade, and maintain large MS SQL Server environments across versions 2008R2 through 2022. The role emphasizes high availability, performance tuning, and complex backup/recovery strategies.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of hands-on DBA experience, strong scripting skills (PowerShell and T-SQL), and proven ability to migrate across versions, implement Always On, and disaster

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience.
• Experience with SQL Server versions 2008R2 through 2022.
• Migration, upgrading, and applying service packs/patches to SQL Server.
• Backup/restore, maintenance plans, and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances across environments.
• Plan and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, log shipping, replication).
• Tune performance, optimize queries, and manage security configurations.
• Create and monitor maintenance plans, backups, and integrity checks.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

PowerShell

T-SQL

Query Tuning

HA/DR Always On

Replication

Windows Server

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL Profiler

SQL Server Agent

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.