Sr. SQL Server Administrator

Valiant Technologies LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Lower Manhattan, NY seeks a Senior SQL Server Administrator to manage production SQL Server environments, ensure high availability, and optimize performance. You will handle patching, backups, and disaster recovery planning.

The role requires hands-on expertise with AOAG, ETL tools, PowerShell scripting, and T-SQL development. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced client delivery setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in SQL Server administration, production support, and HA/DR.
• Strong skills in performance tuning and backup/recovery strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on SQL Server administration and production support.
• Implement HA/DR solutions and performance optimizations.

Skills

SQL Server Installation, Configuration

Stored Procedures, Views, Triggers & 0

Job description

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

Job Title: Sr. SQL Server Administrator
Location: Lower Manhattan, NY
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $86/hour
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Senior SQL Server Administrator with strong hands-on expertise in SQL Server administration, production support, performance tuning, and High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions.

Key Required Skills:

• SQL Server Installation, Configuration, Patching & Upgrades.
• Stored Procedures, Views, Triggers & Query Troubleshooting.
• Performance Tuning, Indexing & Execution Plan Analysis.
• SSIS, ETL Support & SQL Server Agent Jobs.
• Backup & Recovery Strategies (Full, Differential & Transaction Log).
• SQL Server Always On Availability Groups (AOAG).
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR).
• PowerShell, T-SQL & Batch Scripting.

Highly Preferred Skills:

• Direct INGRES to SQL Server Migration experience.
• Knowledge of Ingres SQL, database objects and data types.
• Utilities / T&D (Transmission & Distribution) Domain Experience
• Legacy Database Modernization.
• Database Design, Data Modeling & Source Control.

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.