SQL Database Administrator (DBA) (Remote)

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Title: SQL Database Administrator (DBA) (Remote)

Duration: 6 months (with the possibility to extend beyond)

Location: Remote

Contractor must be a U.S. citizen. Security clearance is not required.

Description:

Goals and Objectives:

Serve as a SQL Database Administrator, responsible for managing and maintaining SQL Server databases, implementing and managing database backup and recovery strategies, collaborating with development teams to support database-related tasks, perform database performance tuning and optimization.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and system resource management.
• Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Plan and execute database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Implement security measures, including encryption, authentication, and auditing to protect data.
• Work closely with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support application development and troubleshooting.
• Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.
Key Requirements
• Contractor must be a U.S. Citizen. Security clearance is not required.
• Expertise in SQL Server (2017/2019/2022) installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization.
• Experience with Always-On Availability Groups, Clustering, and Replication.
• Hands-on experience in database backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in SQL Server Profiler, Performance Monitor, and Extended Events.
• Knowledge of SSIS and SSRS
• Understanding and experience of cloud-based databases (Azure, etc.) is a plus.
• Proficient in completing daily assignments and project activities with great attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, good judgment, and an ability to act decisively.
Preferred Qualifications
• 5-7 years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production environment.
• Experience with Windows operating system is a plus
• Experience with VMWare a plus
• Experience with Postgres and MySQL is a plus