SQL Server Administrator

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.