SQL Server Database Administrator

Recru; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Recru in Houston is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to manage on‑prem and cloud environments (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) across development, test, production, and disaster recovery. You will oversee installation, configuration, patching, backup, recovery, high availability, and performance monitoring while collaborating with infrastructure and application teams.

The role requires strong automation skills with T‑SQL, PowerShell, Python, and Ansible, plus experience with Azure and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances per established standards.
• Administer PostgreSQL environments and support additional RDBMS platforms.
• Perform database backups, restores, disaster‑recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring.
• Troubleshoot performance, blocking, connectivity, integrity, and high‑availability issues.
• Support Always‑On Availability Groups, failover clustering, and Distributed Availability Groups.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure reliability, security, and performance.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using T‑SQL, PowerShell, Python, and Ansible.
• Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and workflows.
• Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments.
• Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and change requests via a ticketing system and provide real‑time support for deployments and production issues.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Azure

AWS

Automation

T‑SQL

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

High availability

Tools

VMware

Zerto

Always‑On Availability Groups

Distributed Availability Groups

SolarWinds

Idera

Dynatrace

Grafana

Job description

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator responsible for managing on‑prem and cloud database environments, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB, across development, test, production, and disaster recovery systems. Oversees installation, configuration, patching, backup, recovery, high‑availability, and performance monitoring while collaborating with infrastructure and application teams. Requires strong automation skills and experience with Azure, AWS, and virtualization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances per established standards.
• Administer PostgreSQL environments and support additional RDBMS platforms.
• Perform database backups, restores, disaster‑recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring.
• Troubleshoot performance, blocking, connectivity, integrity, and high‑availability issues.
• Support Always‑On Availability Groups, failover clustering, and Distributed Availability Groups.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure reliability, security, and performance.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using T‑SQL, PowerShell, Python, and Ansible.
• Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and workflows.
• Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments.
• Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives.
• Manage incidents, service requests, and change requests via a ticketing system and provide real‑time support for deployments and production issues.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in SOX‑compliant or regulated environments.
• DevOps or automation‑focused background.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications with high‑transaction workloads.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.).
• Experience with other open‑source database platforms beyond PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• Experience with specialized cloud databases such as Snowflake is preferred.

5+ years SQL Server DBA experience with Azure and AWS. Proficient in T‑SQL, PowerShell, Python, and Ansible automation. Hands‑on PostgreSQL or MongoDB management in production environments.