SQL Server DBA3 at

Elite WorkForce Inc; Ohio; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite WorkForce Inc. seeks an experienced SQL Server DBA3 to design, implement, and manage enterprise-scale SQL Server environments, spanning on-premises and Azure.

You will ensure performance, availability, security, and disaster recovery across multiple environments, collaborating with IT and security teams to uphold standards and best practices. Strong communication to translate technical concepts to stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and managing SQL Server environments on-premises and in Azure.
• Proven HA/DR implementation using Always On, Failover Clustering, and related tech.
• Strong security, RBAC, encryption at rest/in transit, and cloud identity management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-scale SQL Server environments.
• Ensure performance, availability, security, and disaster recovery across deployments.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams and translate technical concepts for stakeholders.

Skills

SSMS & T-SQL

Azure SQL Database / MI / VMs

HA/DR design

Security & RBAC

ETL & Automation

Tools

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Redgate

Job description

Position: "SQL Server DBA3"

Location: "Online (Locals prefered)"

Client: Direct Duration: "12+ Months"

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA3 to design, implement, and manage enterprise-scale SQL Server environments (on-premises and Azure). You will ensure performance, availability, security, and disaster recovery across multiple environments, collaborating with IT and security teams to uphold standards and best practices. This role requires hands‑on expertise with SQL Server, Azure SQL, and comprehensive HA/DR strategies, plus strong communication to translate technical concepts to stakeholders.

5 Key Skills:

• Deep SQL Server expertise (SSMS, T-SQL, indexes, query tuning, and deep internals)
• Azure SQL Database / Azure SQL Managed Instance / SQL Server on Azure VMs
• HA/DR design and implementation (Always On, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, replication)
• Security & Compliance (RBAC, encryption at rest/in transit, Azure Key Vault, identity access via Azure AD)
• ETL/Integration experience (SSIS), automation scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell), and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Redgate)