SQL DBA – Cloud, HA, Open-Source DBs

INSPYR Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

…and much more!

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned SQL Server DBA with Open-Source DB experience for on‑premises and cloud environments. You will install, configure, maintain, and support SQL Server and PostgreSQL/MongoDB in production and non‑production systems, while collaborating across teams to ensure security, performance, and reliability.

Experience with Azure/AWS, virtualization (VMware), and DevOps automation is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016-2022; SQL Server 2025 experience is a plus.
• Direct hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL or MongoDB within production environments.
• Experience with Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration.
• Proficiency with HA technologies including Always-On AGs and Distributed Availability Groups.
• Experience with SQL Server in virtualized ecosystems (VMware); Zerto familiarity is a plus.
• Strong scripting skills: T-SQL, PowerShell; exposure to Python/Ansible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation.
• Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS platforms is a plus.
• Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring.
• Troubleshoot SQL Server issues including performance, blocking, connectivity, integrity, and HA configuration issues.
• Support Always-On Availability Groups, failover clustering, Distributed Availability Groups, and related HA/DR technologies.
• Work with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure database reliability, security, performance, and recoverability.
• Develop and maintain automation using T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows.
• Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments.
• Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives.
• Work within a ticketing system to manage incidents, service requests, and change requests.
• Provide real-time support for deployments, production issues, and urgent operational tasks.
• Contribute to database standards, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

SQL Server 2016-2022

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Azure

AWS

Always-On AGs

Distributed Availability Groups

VMware

T-SQL

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Tools

Azure

AWS

VMware

Zerto

Job description

INSPYR Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned SQL Server DBA with Open-Source DB experience for on‑premises and cloud environments. You will install, configure, maintain, and support SQL Server and PostgreSQL/MongoDB in production and non‑production systems, while collaborating across teams to ensure security, performance, and reliability.

Experience with Azure/AWS, virtualization (VMware), and DevOps automation is essential.