SQL Servicer Database Administrator

EPITEC; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

PTO

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking a skilled Database Administrator 4 to support enterprise SQL Server environments on-premises and in Azure. You will manage performance, security, backups, and HA/DR while helping migrations and automation efforts.

The role requires strong T-SQL, SSMS expertise, and experience with Azure SQL and VMs. Collaboration with development teams and mentoring junior staff are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience.
• Strong experience with on-premises SQL Server and Azure database environments.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Advanced T-SQL development and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Strong database performance monitoring and tuning experience.
• Hands-on experience with HA/DR, backup, and recovery solutions.
• Experience with database security, RBAC, user permissions, and encryption.
• Experience migrating or integrating databases between on-premises and Azure environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Monitor database performance, server health, resource utilization, blocking, deadlocks, and system availability.
• Perform query optimization, indexing, statistics management, and database performance tuning.
• Design and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions.
• Manage database backups, recovery procedures, replication, and migration activities.
• Configure database security, including RBAC, user permissions, encryption, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure Key Vault.
• Support SSIS packages and ETL workflows.
• Assist development teams with schema design, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and complex T-SQL queries.
• Develop T-SQL, PowerShell, and command-line scripts to automate database maintenance and monitoring.
• Support migrations and integrations between on-premises SQL Server and Azure environments.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide Tier III technical support.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Azure SQL Database

T-SQL development

SSMS

PowerShell scripting

HA/DR

RBAC security

Azure migrations

SQL Server performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

SSMS

Azure Monitor

Azure Log Analytics

Azure Key Vault

Redgate

Job description

Database Administrator 4 - SQL Server / Azure DBA

Location: Columbus, OH

Work Arrangement: Remote, with the potential to transition to onsite/hybrid

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-Time | 40 hours/week

Contract Length: 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: Up to $57.00/hour

Benefits: Medical Benefits + PTO

Position Overview

Epitec is seeking an experienced Database Administrator 4 to support enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments across both on-premises and Azure platforms. This role will focus on database administration, performance optimization, security, backup and recovery, HA/DR, migrations, automation, and Tier III technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Monitor database performance, server health, resource utilization, blocking, deadlocks, and system availability.
• Perform query optimization, indexing, statistics management, and database performance tuning.
• Design and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions.
• Manage database backups, recovery procedures, replication, and migration activities.
• Configure database security, including RBAC, user permissions, encryption, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure Key Vault.
• Support SSIS packages and ETL workflows.
• Assist development teams with schema design, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and complex T-SQL queries.
• Develop T-SQL, PowerShell, and command-line scripts to automate database maintenance and monitoring.
• Support migrations and integrations between on-premises SQL Server and Azure environments.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide Tier III technical support.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience.
• Strong experience with on-premises SQL Server and Azure database environments.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Advanced T-SQL development and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Strong database performance monitoring and tuning experience.
• Hands-on experience with HA/DR, backup, and recovery solutions.
• Experience with database security, RBAC, user permissions, and encryption.
• Experience migrating or integrating databases between on-premises and Azure environments.
• Strong analytical and Tier III troubleshooting capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Skills

• SSIS and ETL experience.
• Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Microsoft Entra ID.
• Azure Key Vault and Azure Backup.
• Azure RBAC administration.
• Always On Availability Groups.
• Log Shipping and Failover Cluster Instances.
• Database replication.
• PowerShell scripting and database automation.
• Redgate or similar database monitoring/backup tools.
• Azure networking, scalability, security, and cost optimization knowledge.
• Technical documentation and mentoring experience.

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