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Lead SQL Server DBA

Hired by Matrix, Inc.Wildwood, KY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Step into a pivotal role as a Lead SQL Server DBA within a dynamic shipping company, where you'll drive critical database operations and hone your expertise in performance tuning and HA/DR. This hybrid opportunity is perfect for experienced DBAs who thrive on technical challenges and seek to make a significant impact on a well-established organization. Apply now to advance your career in this impactful position.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining a shipping company? If so, our client is hiring a Lead SQL Server DBA.

Position Type:
  • Contract
  • Hybrid - 2 -3 days on site 
Required:
Primary Skills;
  • SQL Server Administration - Expert
  • SQL Server Performance Tuning - Advanced
  • High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) - Advanced
Additional Skills;
  • SQL Language (T-SQL) - Advanced
  • SQL Programming - Advanced
  • PowerShell Scripting - Intermediate
  • Database Security & Maintenance - Advanced
  • Database Design & Data Modeling - Intermediate/Advanced
Details:
  • Lead SQL Server DBA with strong experience in SQL Administration and SQL Development using complex T-SQL.
  • Extensive experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting Always on Availability Groups, SQL Clustering, and Database Mirroring.
  • Advanced experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting server-related issues.
  • Strong knowledge of database security, monitoring, maintenance, backup, and recovery strategies.
  • Experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell; C# experience is a plus.
  • Experience leading database upgrades, migrations, and implementation of database best practices.
  • Microsoft SQL Server certifications or equivalent credentials preferred.
Responsibilities:
  • Partners with business analysts, database analysts, application development teams, and infrastructure teams to support the effective storage, security, and retrieval of enterprise data.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of SQL Server architecture and a strong understanding of how applications transform data into business information.
  • Leads the implementation, administration, and maintenance of production and development database environments.
  • Investigates complex database issues, monitors system performance, oversees backup and recovery processes, and ensures high availability of SQL Server environments.
  • Provides technical leadership and guidance to development teams on database design, standards, and best practices.
  • Acts as the primary escalation point for database-related incidents and performance challenges.
Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you''d be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Trusha at to learn more.



Skills

SQL
SQL Server
T-SQL
C#
PowerShell

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