SQL DBA II — Enterprise Database Performance & DR

RealmOne; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K retirement savings

PTO + holidays

Career development

Flexible benefits

Job summary

RealmOne in Columbia, MD seeks an experienced SQL Database Administrator to support enterprise database environments, ensure security, performance, and high availability of mission-critical systems. The role focuses on MS SQL Server administration, backup/recovery, tuning, and DR planning in a complex IT environment.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS, 5 years of SQL Server experience (10 years if no degree), strong analytical skills, and certification considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise environments
• Experience substituting 5 additional years for a degree (10 total years)
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server administration, backup/recovery, and database security
• Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and high-availability solutions
• Experience developing and implementing database policies and procedures
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with database automation, scripting, and monitoring tools
• Experience with mission-critical systems and security best practices
• Microsoft SQL certifications are a plus
• Security+ CE certification is required

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity, security, and availability of multiple database environments
• Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise production environments
• Perform database performance analysis, tuning, and optimization activities
• Monitor database health, storage, and system performance for operational stability
• Execute backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures
• Develop and maintain database security policies and procedures
• Support database activities including installation, upgrades, patching, troubleshooting, and migrations
• Organize and format data for efficient query execution and storage management
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide timely resolution
• Collaborate with system administrators and engineering teams to support applications and infrastructure
• Create and maintain technical documentation and recovery processes

Skills

SQL Server administration

Database security

Backup/Recovery

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery planning

Scripting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

PowerShell

Monitoring tools

Job description

RealmOne in Columbia, MD seeks an experienced SQL Database Administrator to support enterprise database environments, ensure security, performance, and high availability of mission-critical systems. The role focuses on MS SQL Server administration, backup/recovery, tuning, and DR planning in a complex IT environment.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS, 5 years of SQL Server experience (10 years if no degree), strong analytical skills, and certification considerations.