SQL DBA II: Elevate Cloud & On-Prem Database Ops

Varmoda; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Varmoda is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator to manage SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. You will ensure database availability, performance, security, backups, and compliance with standards, working under senior engineers.

This role focuses on day-to-day operations, modernization initiatives, and reliable mission-critical systems across on-site and cloud deployments.

Qualifications

• Four (4)+ years of Database Administration experience in production SQL Server environments.
• Experience administering SQL Server databases independently within operational standards.
• Proficient in SQL Server Administration, T-SQL Development, Backup/Recovery, Query Tuning, and Index Management.
• Experience with high-availability configurations and disaster recovery testing.
• Hands-on automation experience with PowerShell or similar tools.
• Experience with both on-premises and cloud-hosted database environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server instances and databases.
• Develop and optimize T-SQL, stored procedures, objects, indexes, and jobs.
• Monitor health, availability, storage, backups, and performance metrics.
• Patch, upgrade, maintain, test, and validate databases post-implementation.
• Perform backups, restorations, and point-in-time recoveries; support DR testing.
• Configure high-availability and clustering for SQL Server environments.
• Investigate and resolve performance issues like blocking and deadlocks.
• Support migrations, deployments, and cloud database operations.
• Assist with MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access environments as needed.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, and approved deployment methods.
• Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and workload balancing.
• Maintain monitoring dashboards, alerts, and escalation procedures.
• Implement security controls: access, encryption, auditing, and compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and participate in incident response and recovery.
• Collaborate with application, infra, cloud, and security teams for stable DB ops.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

T-SQL Development

Backup and Recovery

Query Tuning & Optimization

Index Management

Database Maintenance

PowerShell / Automation

Cloud & On-Prem DBs

High Availability & DR Testing

Troubleshooting & Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related, or equivalent experience

Tools

SSMS

Azure SQL Database

SQL Server Agent

Job description

Varmoda is seeking a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator to manage SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. You will ensure database availability, performance, security, backups, and compliance with standards, working under senior engineers.

This role focuses on day-to-day operations, modernization initiatives, and reliable mission-critical systems across on-site and cloud deployments.