Sr. SQL Server Administrator

Ethereum Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies in Lower Manhattan, NY is seeking a Sr. SQL Server Administrator. The role covers installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of SQL Server with emphasis on performance tuning, backups, and high availability.

Strong scripting skills with PowerShell and T-SQL are required to manage jobs and ETL processes. The position is a 12-month engagement with options for extension. Location is on-site in Lower Manhattan, NY, USA, with work authorization including US citizens and

Qualifications

• Senior SQL Server Administrator with hands-on SQL Server administration, production support, performance tuning and HA/DR solutions.
• Experience in installation, configuration, patching and upgrades of SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of backups, recovery strategies and AOAG.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, T-SQL and batch scripting.
• Experience with SSIS/ETL and SQL Server Agent jobs.
• Ability to tune performance and analyze execution plans.
• Preferred: INGRES migration and legacy database modernization.

Skills

SQL Server installation

T-SQL

Performance tuning

HA/DR

AOAG

Backup and recovery

PowerShell

SQL Server Agent Jobs

ETL/SSIS

Indexing and execution plans

Query troubleshooting

Migration from INGRES

Legacy modernization

Database design and data modeling

Source control

Tools

SSIS

SQL Server Agent

PowerShell

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.