Database Administrator SQL

Database Administrator SQL

Location: Columbus, OH
Work Arrangement: Initially remote , later Hybri

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server / Azure Database Administrator to support enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server database environments across both on-premises and Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, security, ETL, Azure database services, migration, and high availability/disaster recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms.
• Perform database performance monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and tuning.
• Develop and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and database code.
• Implement and support SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages and ETL workflows.
• Support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Perform database migrations and integrations between on-premises SQL Server and Azure environments.
• Implement database security using Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Key Vault, and other security controls.
• Monitor database environments using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Support Azure Backup, high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, networking, and cost optimization.
• Provide developer support, troubleshoot database issues, and participate in code reviews.
• Work with third-party database monitoring and backup tools such as Redgate.
• Ensure database environments meet enterprise security, compliance, performance, and availability requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• College degree – 4+ years
• 5+ years of Performance Monitoring & Tuning
• 5+ years implementing Security & Compliance, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• 5+ years of Developer Support & Code Review
• 5+ years of dedicated hands-on experience managing enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Strong expertise with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server internals.
• Advanced T-SQL development and troubleshooting experience.
• Hands-on SSIS and ETL experience.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Backup.
• Experience migrating databases between on-premises SQL Server and Azure.
• Strong understanding of database security, networking, scalability, cost optimization, HA/DR.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Redgate monitoring and backup tools.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.
• Azure database migration and modernization experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience working closely with application developers and development teams.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior SQL Server DBA / Azure Database Administrator with strong hands-on experience managing enterprise SQL Server environments, performing performance tuning, implementing security/RBAC, supporting developers, and migrating and managing databases in Microsoft Azure.