SQL Server DBA

Smart Tech Skills LLC

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Smart Tech Skills LLC in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize enterprise database environments. You will manage SQL Server and Oracle workloads, ensure security, backup, disaster recovery, and support GIS data stores.

Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver scalable, high-performance database solutions. The role emphasizes data integrity, performance tuning, and enforcing standards across relational and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/IS/related field.
5+ years of database administration experience across SQL Server and Oracle.
Expert-level experience with SQL Server 2012+ and Oracle 10g+.

Responsibilities

Perform daily database administration and operational support activities.
Monitor database health, availability, performance, and capacity.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related production issues.
Ensure database environments meet security and operational standards.
Maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
Design, implement, and maintain relational database structures and schemas.
Support application development teams with database design and optimization.
Assist in developing enterprise data architecture to support business needs.
Analyze requirements to develop efficient database solutions.
Conduct performance monitoring and tuning of databases.
Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, indexes, and structures.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across enterprise apps.
Review database usage patterns and recommend improvements.
Perform SQL code reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
Support deployment processes and data integrity.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Oracle Database Administration

Database Architecture

Database Design

Data Modeling

SQL Development

Performance Tuning

Backup & Recovery

Disaster Recovery

Azure SQL

AWS Database Services

GIS Databases

ArcGIS Server

ESRI SDE Geodatabases

Database Security

Query Optimization

Database Monitoring

Enterprise Data Management

SQL Server 2012+

Oracle 10g+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Server

ESRI Geodatabases

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Location

Onsite: Tallahassee, FL

Experience Level

Senior Database Administrator (5+ Years)

Position Overview

The Database Administrator (DBA) will support the design, administration, optimization, security, and maintenance of enterprise database environments. This role is responsible for database architecture, schema design, performance tuning, operational support, and data management across SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong database administration expertise, experience supporting enterprise applications, and the ability to collaborate with application, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing database solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Operations

Perform daily database administration and operational support activities.
Monitor database health, availability, performance, and capacity.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related production issues.
Ensure database environments meet organizational security and operational standards.
Maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.

Database Design & Architecture

Design, implement, and maintain relational database structures and schemas.
Support application development teams with database design and optimization.
Assist in developing enterprise data architecture supporting business and application requirements.
Analyze business and technical requirements to develop efficient database solutions.

Performance Tuning & Optimization

Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning.
Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, indexes, and database structures.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across enterprise applications.
Review database usage patterns and recommend improvements.

SQL Development & Code Review

Perform SQL code reviews and ensure compliance with development standards.
Support application enhancement and modernization initiatives.
Develop and review database objects, scripts, and database deployment processes.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability.

GIS & Spatial Database Support

Support GIS and spatial database environments.
Administer and support ESRI SDE Geodatabases and ArcGIS Server environments.
Assist with spatial data management and GIS application support.
Optimize GIS database performance and availability.

Documentation & Standards

Develop and maintain database administration procedures and technical documentation.
Establish and maintain database standards and best practices.
Support quality assurance and compliance activities.
Create technical specifications and database-related documentation.

Mentoring & Collaboration

Assist with training and mentoring junior technical staff.
Work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Developers, and Infrastructure teams.
Provide technical guidance on database design, administration, and performance optimization.
Support enterprise database strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of database administration experience.
Expert-level experience with:
- SQL Server 2012 and higher
- Oracle 10g and higher
Strong experience in:
- Database Design
- Database Administration
- SQL Development
- Performance Tuning
- Data Modeling
- Database Security
Experience supporting enterprise production database environments.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Experience creating technical documentation and database standards.