SQL Server / Azure Database Administrator

Comtech Global, Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech Global, Inc. seeks an experienced SQL Server DBA to manage and optimize enterprise databases across on-premises and Azure platforms. The role emphasizes performance tuning, security, backup/recovery, and HA/DR.

The candidate will implement Always On, Log Shipping, and replication, administer Azure SQL Database and VMs, and collaborate with IT to deliver reliable data services. Initially remote with potential in-office work at 1221 McKinley Avenue, Columbus Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on enterprise SQL Server DBA experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server instances.
• Monitor and optimize performance, queries, indexes, and T-SQL scripts.
• Manage backups, recovery, replication, and HA/DR.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL MI, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Implement database security, RBAC, encryption, and access controls.
• Support developers with database design and code reviews.
• Automate DBA tasks with T-SQL and PowerShell.
• Perform migrations between on-premises SQL Server and Azure.
• Provide Tier III support and resolve complex issues.
• Develop documentation and database administration standards.

Skills

SQL Server Admin

T-SQL & Tuning

Availability & Replication

Azure SQL Stack

Identity & RBAC

Security & Backup

SSIS & ETL

PowerShell DBA

Monitoring Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

SSMS

Redgate

Job description

Initially remote but eventually maybe in-office at 1221 McKinley Avenue, Columbus Ohio.

Job Type: Long term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA to manage, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments across on-premises and Microsoft Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, database security, backup and recovery, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR).

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server instances.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, queries, indexes, and T-SQL scripts.
• Manage database backups, recovery, replication, and HA/DR solutions.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Implement database security, RBAC, encryption, and access controls.
• Support developers with database design, schema optimization, and code reviews.
• Automate DBA tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell.
• Perform database migrations between on-premises SQL Server and Azure.
• Provide Tier III support and resolve complex database issues.
• Develop technical documentation and database administration standards.
• Collaborate with IT architecture, security teams, and management.

Required Technical Skills

• Microsoft SQL Server Administration and SSMS.
• Advanced T-SQL and database performance tuning.
• SQL Server Always On, Log Shipping, Failover Clustering, and Replication.
• Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Microsoft Entra ID and Azure RBAC.
• Database security, backup, recovery, and migration.
• SSIS and ETL workflows.
• PowerShell scripting and DBA automation.
• Redgate or similar database monitoring and backup tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on enterprise SQL Server DBA experience across on-premises and Azure environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Required Experience

• College Degree – 4 years
• Performance Monitoring & Tuning – 5 years
• Security & Compliance / RBAC – 5 years
• Developer Support & Code Review – 5 years
• Enterprise SQL Server DBA experience across on-premises and Azure environments – 5 years

Ideal Candidate

A senior SQL Server DBA with hands-on experience in Azure database administration, enterprise performance tuning, database security, and HA/DR implementation.