Senior Database Administrator

1 week ago

Lexington, South Carolina, United States NavitsPartners Full time
Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server)

Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Duration: 36 Months (Long-term Contract)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our technical team. The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting mission-critical systems, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of SQL Server environments. This position involves direct collaboration with application teams and requires both deep technical expertise and strong mentoring capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide senior-level database support and guidance to internal development teams, with a focus on performance optimization, query tuning, and security best practices.
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-performance SQL Server databases, procedures, and functions that support evolving business and technical requirements.
  • Serve as a technical lead for database integration, migration, storage, and replication strategies.
  • Perform advanced SQL Server performance tuning, including wait statistics, Query Store analysis, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
  • Monitor and maintain databases for availability, security, and performance through proactive alerting and telemetry.
  • Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts to ensure effective database design and deployment for new initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot complex performance and reliability issues, driving root cause analysis and permanent resolution.
  • Document processes, configurations, and issue resolutions; maintain operational runbooks and technical documentation.
  • Participate actively in Agile/Scrum teams, supporting full lifecycle database operations — from build to deployment.
  • Conduct routine maintenance, including installations, patching, upgrades, and backup/recovery validation.
  • Provide after-hours or weekend support for critical maintenance or production incidents as required.
  • Mentor junior database staff and developers on database best practices and performance analysis.
Required Skills & Experience

Skill AreaLevelExperience

Database Administration

Expert

6+ years

SQL Server (2008R2–2016)

Expert

6+ years

T-SQL Development

Expert

6+ years

Backup and Recovery Strategies

Expert

6+ years

Database Performance Tuning

Expert

6+ years

High Availability / Failover Clusters

Expert

2–4 years

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Expert

2–4 years

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Expert

2–4 years

Dynamic Management Views (DMVs)

Expert

2–4 years

Database Scaling and Capacity Planning

Expert

2–4 years

SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)

Advanced

2–4 years

ETL Development

Advanced

2–4 years

PowerShell Scripting

Intermediate

1–2 years

RedGate Toolset

Intermediate

1–2 years

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Intermediate

1–2 years

Communication (Verbal/Written)

Intermediate

2–4 years

Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Proven expertise managing enterprise-level SQL Server environments with complex performance and scalability requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve high-impact technical issues.
  • Ability to mentor and guide development teams in query design, indexing strategies, and data architecture.
  • Experience working in hybrid environments and supporting multiple application teams concurrently.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities independently.
Additional Information
  • Work Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Columbia, SC (No remote-only option).
  • Duration: 36 months (potential for extension).
  • Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Compensation: $60–$70/hour on W2 (based on experience).

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