SQL Server Administrator

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Houston, TX
5 days ago

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Skills

Automationunmatched
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Communication Skillsunmatched
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)unmatched
DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
Data Recoveryunmatched
Database Analysisunmatched
Database Programmingunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
Hybrid Cloudunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
Microsoft Certificationsunmatched
Microsoft Hyper-Vunmatched
Microsoft SQL Serverunmatched
Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration)unmatched
Microsoft Transact-SQL (T-SQL)unmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
MySQLunmatched
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PostgreSQLunmatched
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Description

Role: Senior SQL Server Administrator

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite & Locals Only)

Experience: 14+ Years

Note: This is a hands-on SQL Server Administrator / Windows Server Administrator role. Candidates with only SQL Developers, Database Developers, or Database Analysts will not be a fit.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Administrator with strong Windows Server administration skills. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server environments in enterprise infrastructure.

Must Have Skills

Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
SQL Installation, Backup, Restore & Cloning
SQL Code Migrations
Active Directory (AD)
VMware vSphere or Hyper-V
PowerShell
DNS, DHCP & Group Policy

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
Perform SQL Server installations, backups, restores, cloning, and code migrations.
Troubleshoot SQL Server performance and database issues.
Build, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Create and manage virtual servers using VMware or Hyper-V.
Perform server patching, upgrades, maintenance, and security updates.
Support application teams with SQL Server connectivity and database issues.
Develop technical documentation and automate routine tasks using PowerShell.
Ensure server and database environments remain secure, stable, and available.

Required Experience

8+ years of hands-on Windows Server Administration.
Strong experience with:
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
- Active Directory
- VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V
- DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
- PowerShell scripting
Experience with SQL:
- Installation
- Backups & Restores
- Database Cloning
- Code Migrations
- Performance Troubleshooting
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Microsoft Windows Server certifications.
Experience with Azure Virtual Machines or Hybrid Cloud.
Infrastructure automation experience.
Experience supporting enterprise applications on Windows Server.

Not a Fit

SQL Developers or T-SQL Developers.
Database Analysts or Reporting Developers.
Windows Administrators without SQL Server administration experience.
DBAs with only Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL experience.
Candidates without hands-on Windows Server administration.

Numbers & Facts

Location

Houston, TX

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