SQL DBA

PeopleNTech LLC

Santa Clara, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Access Control, Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Backup, Database Optimization, Database Recovery, Database Technology, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft Transact-SQL (T-SQL), MySQL, Oracle, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Production Systems, Query Optimization, Replication and Remote Mirroring, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Monitoring, Software Patches, Windows PowerShell

LOCATION

Santa Clara, CA

POSTED

2 days ago

Role : SQL DBA
Location : Scottsdale AZ (100% Onsite)
Hire Type : Contract
Rate : $65/hr

We are seeking an experienced SQL DBA to manage, maintain, and optimize database systems. The role involves ensuring high availability, performance tuning, security, and reliability of SQL Server databases in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases
Monitor database performance and implement performance tuning strategies
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions like Always On, clustering, replication
Perform database backup and recovery operations
Manage database security, access control, and compliance
Troubleshoot database issues, bottlenecks, and failures
Plan and execute database upgrades and patches
Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams for deployments
Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts (T-SQL, PowerShell)
Maintain documentation for database configurations and processes

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (2012/2016/2019/2022)
Hands-on experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
Experience in HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Log Shipping, Replication)
Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and troubleshooting
Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and database maintenance plans
Understanding of database security best practices
Experience with monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques

Good to Have Skills:

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS RDS)
Experience with PowerShell scripting
Knowledge of other databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

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PeopleNTech LLC

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