Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) | C2C C2H | 11+ yrs | AZ | H1B H4EAD

 

Certainly! Here's a detailed job description for a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) position, suitable for someone with at least 11 years of experience, located in Arizona (AZ), open to candidates in AZ or remote:

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Job Title: Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Arizona (AZ), open to candidates in AZ 

Employment Type: C2C C2H

Experience: 11+ years in SQL Database Administration

Visa: H1B H4EAD

Job Description:

As a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA), you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance tuning of SQL Server databases to ensure optimal functionality and availability. You will collaborate closely with development teams, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to manage database environments effectively and support business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Database Administration: Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server instances and databases. Monitor database performance, capacity, and security. Implement and maintain database backups, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.

2. Performance Tuning: Perform ongoing performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting of SQL Server databases. Analyze query performance and recommend improvements. Implement indexing strategies for efficient data retrieval.

3. Security Management: Implement and maintain database security policies, roles, and permissions. Monitor and audit database access and activities to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.

4. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering, and other high availability solutions to ensure data integrity and business continuity.

5. Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, T-SQL, etc.) for database administration tasks, monitoring, and maintenance activities.

6. Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth and plan for future capacity needs. Collaborate with infrastructure teams to optimize server resources and storage allocation.

7. Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including database architecture, configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

8. Collaboration and Support: Work closely with development teams to support database-related application deployments, migrations, and optimizations. Provide technical support and guidance to junior DBAs and IT staff.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience (11+ years) as a SQL Database Administrator, managing large-scale SQL Server environments.
• Strong proficiency in SQL Server database administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in database backup and recovery strategies, high availability solutions (Always On, clustering), and disaster recovery planning.
• Solid understanding of database security principles, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and T-SQL for automation and database maintenance tasks.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Extended Events) and diagnostic utilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex database issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote or distributed team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator Associate, or similar.
• Experience with cloud database platforms (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS).
• Knowledge of other database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

This role offers an opportunity to leverage your expertise in SQL Server database administration to support critical business operations and applications. If you have a passion for database management and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply. This position is open to candidates in Arizona (AZ) or remote locations, providing flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to database initiatives in a diverse and collaborative team environment.

Connection Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreakansh-151217126/