Sr. SQL DBA

Quantum Technologies LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in Little Rock, AR seeks an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to manage production and non-production SQL Server environments. You will install, configure, tune performance, secure data, and implement backup/recovery and DR strategies.

The role requires hands-on experience with SQL Server 2022+, Always On, Extended Events, and VLDB workloads in a Windows Server environment. 8-month duration with extension potential and a $78/hour bill rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience administering SQL Server 2022 or later versions.
• Recent hands-on experience across all aspects of SQL DBA administration.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server installation, upgrades, configuration, and maintenance.
• Experience with SQL Server Agent, jobs, and system databases.
• Proficiency in SQL Server Profiler, Index Tuning Advisor, and Configuration Manager.
• Experience with Extended Events, Performance Monitor, and Dynamic Management Views.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Broker Service, Linked Servers, and MSDTC.
• Experience with SQL Server security, auditing, authentication, and encryption.
• Strong database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery experience.
• Proficiency in T-SQL coding, query tuning, and ETL methodologies.
• Experience with SQL Server High Availability solutions, Always On, and VLDB.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-wide SQL Server administration and support.
• Configure, tune, and secure production and non-production databases.
• Implement backup/recovery, DR, and high availability solutions.
• Manage SQL Server Agent jobs, monitoring, and performance.

Skills

SQL Server 2022+

T-SQL coding

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

High availability

Security & encryption

ETL methodologies

Always On

Windows Server

SQL Server Agent

Linked Servers

Tools

SQL Server Profiler

Index Tuning Advisor

Configuration Manager

Extended Events

Dynamic Management Views

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Sr. SQL DBA

Location: Little Rock, AR

Duration: 8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $78/hour

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to provide reliable, cost-effective, and secure enterprise-wide database administration and support for business-critical production and non-production database environments.

The ideal candidate must have recent, hands- on experience across all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server database administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and Windows Server administration.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience administering SQL Server 2022 or later versions.


• Recent hands-on experience across all aspects of SQL DBA administration.


• Strong knowledge of SQL Server installation, upgrades, configuration, and maintenance.


• Experience with SQL Server Agent, jobs, and system databases.


• Proficiency in SQL Server Profiler, Index Tuning Advisor, and Configuration Manager.


• Experience with Extended Events, Performance Monitor, and Dynamic Management Views.


• Knowledge of SQL Server Broker Service, Linked Servers, and MSDTC.


• Experience with SQL Server security, auditing, authentication, and encryption.


• Strong database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery experience.


• Proficiency in T-SQL coding, query tuning, and ETL methodologies.


• Experience with SQL Server High Availability solutions, Always On, and VLDB.


• Experience supporting high-volume online and batch transaction systems.


• Experience with AWS storage systems and database storage management.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.