SQL DBA (Infrastructure Focused) (JOB ID 002769)

Innovien Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an Infrastructure-Focused SQL DBA to join their Database Infrastructure team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in enterprise database management, specializing in MS SQL Server, as well as proficiency in PostgreSQL and MySQL. This role combines hands-on DBA execution with strategic leadership on complex initiatives, ensuring high availability and compliance across both on-premises and AWS environments. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise database administration with deep MS SQL Server infrastructure expertise.
• Expert macro-level administration on on-premises and AWS RDS environments, including patching and compliance.
• Extensive database patching and vulnerability management.
• Patching, vulnerability management, and SOX/CMMC compliance expertise.
• Redgate monitoring and governance for performance and risk.
• Strong Windows Server, virtualization, networking, and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert POC for MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL/MySQL.
• Lead patching and compliance activities to meet enterprise security standards.
• Monitor database health and operational risk using Redgate.
• Troubleshoot complex database problems across infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with solution architects, security, and owners to modernize initiatives.
• Guide strategy and lead projects such as data-center exit migrations and cloud adoption.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Windows Server

Networking

Virtualization

Vulnerability management

Compliance (SOX, CMMC)

Redgate monitoring

Tools

CloudFormation

Redgate

Windows Server

Monitoring tools

Job description

SQL DBA (Infrastructure Focused) (Job ID 002769)

Our client is seeking an Infrastructure‑Focused (Techno‑Functional) SQL DBA Expert to join their Database Infrastructure and Cloud Operations team, which supports 400+ enterprise databases across manufacturing plants and core business systems. The team operates on‑premises data centers and plant sites, as well as AWS RDS. Primary platform is Microsoft SQL Server (70 %); PostgreSQL and MySQL comprise the remaining 30 %. The role is 60 % hands‑on infrastructure DBA execution—including administration, patching, vulnerability management, compliance, monitoring, and governance—and 40 % leadership on complex initiatives and escalation.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of enterprise database administration with deep MS SQL Server infrastructure expertise.
• Expert macro‑level administration on on‑premises and AWS RDS environments, including patching, vulnerability management, compliance, monitoring, governance, and automated deployment using CloudFormation.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL used by plant‑floor and enterprise applications.
• Extensive database patching, vulnerability management, and compliance expertise (e.g., SOX, CMMC).
• Deep knowledge of Redgate monitoring and governance for performance, availability, and operational risk.
• Strong infrastructure knowledge: Windows Server, virtualization, networking, firewalls, DNS.

PLUS

• Prior Aerospace / Manufacturing experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary expert POC for MS SQL Server (70 %) and PostgreSQL/MySQL (30 %) across on‑premises, plant sites, and AWS RDS/EC2 environments, ensuring high availability, stability, and performance.
• Lead patching, vulnerability management, and compliance activities to meet enterprise security standards, regulatory requirements (SOX, CMMC), and vendor recommendations.
• Monitor database health and operational risk using Redgate and other tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Troubleshoot complex database problems across infrastructure and applications, leveraging Windows Server, virtualization, networking, and cloud knowledge.
• Collaborate with solution architects, security teams, application owners, and partners to align operations with enterprise standards and modernize initiatives.
• Participate as a focal expert on forward‑looking discussions, guiding strategy and leading projects such as data‑center exit migrations and cloud adoption.
• Provide governance and oversight for the shared database ecosystem, maintaining consistent processes and best practices.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

• Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Location

Atlanta, GA