Sr Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

INTERVIEW PROCESS : 1st round will be 30-minute MS Teams video; 2  nd round will be 2-hour onsite/in-person with existing team.... Houston, TX

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (with Open-Source DB experience) and proven experience in large enterprise‐scale environments across both on‐prem and cloud platforms .

Ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MS SQL Server along with hands‐on experience supporting widely used open‐source databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB, plus exposure to any other additional database technologies.

This role will assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support of SQL Server environments across both production and non-production systems in a fast-paced enterprise environment. Experience working with virtualized infrastructure, cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), and DevOps automation is critical.
 

Daily Tasks/Priorities:

• Manage on-prem and cloud SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation.
• Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS/Mongo/Snowflake platforms is a plus.
• Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring

Required Qualifications (Must haves):

• 5+ years of hands‐on experience as a SQL Server DBA II or III
• Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016–2022 (any SQL Server 2025 experience - is a plus)
• Strong PowerShell
• Hands‐on experience managing Open-Source DB''s PostgreSQL or MongoDB within production environments
• Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration experience
• Automation experience
• Proficiency with HA technologies including Always-On AGs and Distributed Availability Groups.
• Experience with SQL Server in virtualized ecosystems (VMware); Zerto familiarity - is a plus
• Strong scripting skills: T‐SQL, PowerShell; exposure to Python/Ansible preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in SOX‐compliant or regulated environments.
• DevOps or automation‐focused background.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications with high‐transaction workloads.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.).
• Experience with other open‐source database platforms beyond PostgreSQL or MongoDB
• Experience with specialized cloud databases such as Snowflake is preferred.