SQL Server Database Administrator

1 day ago

New York, NY, United States Accylerate Full-time
Ideal Candidate Profile: .
Seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator with experience in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and database maintenance. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with SQL Server 2019 or later, including installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, and high availability through clustering or mirroring. Experience with Azure or other cloud database platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks is required, along with strong T-SQL skills, Windows platform knowledge, and the ability to support database connectivity, security, and application-related issues.

Job Duties & Responsibiliites Monitor databases to maintain/ensure database uptime and availability. Troubleshoot application/database issues related to connectivity, access, security, etc. Tune long running SQL Review & refine existing database tasks and processes to better align with agency/group priorities. Leverage & utilize O/S scripting utilities in support of database maintenance/diagnosis/support. Review the existing database implementation and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes. Perform SQL Server installations (2022,2025+ w/ failover clustering). Support SQL Server databases (administration, support, tuning). Knowledgeable of data modeling principles Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks. Work with a team of Engineering and Operations professionals. Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.

Required Skills & Experience At least 2 years of experience w/ Microsoft SQL Server database At least 1 year of Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks experience (a certification is acceptable in lieu of experience) Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or other applicable and/or equivalent skills, knowledge and/or work history Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively using standard requirements and design artifacts Desired knowledge of and experience with the following technologies: SQL Server 2019+ Cloud databases (Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks) Expertise working as a SQL Server DBA Expertise working with SQL clustering, mirroring and high availability Experience working with large SQL databases Expertise in writing Transact SQL Experience tuning SQL Server databases Expertise in installing, upgrading, patching and migrating SQL Server databases Experience working on a Windows platform Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, & SSRS Experience working with Azure Cloud