SQL Server DBA - Hybrid Onsite 2 Days & Cloud Migrations

TrustedQA, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TrustedQA, Inc. is seeking a skilled SQL Server DBA to manage on-premise and AWS SQL Server environments with hybrid work arrangements. The role requires building and maintaining SQL Server instances, applying STIGs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on migrations and optimizations.

You will support backups, job scheduling, and security, while documenting procedures and participating in cloud migration plans with cloud SMEs, project managers, and IT colleagues.

Qualifications

• Systems-level 2016/2019/2022 SQL Server administration experience required.
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Profiler preferred.
• Experience with scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell) preferred.
• Experience with HA solutions for SQL including FCI and AAG a plus.
• Experience with migrating existing SQL Server databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments a plus.
• Experience with Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase, Oracle, and other RDBMS’ a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server databases in on-premise and AWS cloud environments.
• Configure SQL Server to comply with DoD STIGs.
• Collaborate with systems, storage, networking, and web teams to resolve issues.
• Configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc. with software engineers.
• Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.
• Configure and recover database backups; perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
• Maintain team documentation incl. inventory, security plans, SOPs, STIG checklists.
• Assist with migration of government on-premise databases to cloud environments and track progress.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

SSMS

PowerShell scripting

T-SQL scripting

SQL Server Profiler

High Availability (FCI/AAG)

AWS cloud migrations

RDBMSs (Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase,Oracle

Education

BS/BA or AA/AS degree

HS and 9 years related experience

Tools

SSMS

SQL Server Profiler

PowerShell

Job description

TrustedQA, Inc. is seeking a skilled SQL Server DBA to manage on-premise and AWS SQL Server environments with hybrid work arrangements. The role requires building and maintaining SQL Server instances, applying STIGs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on migrations and optimizations.

You will support backups, job scheduling, and security, while documenting procedures and participating in cloud migration plans with cloud SMEs, project managers, and IT colleagues.