Weekend SQL Server DBA

3 days ago

United States Virtual Vocations Inc Full-time

To ensure optimal performance of client SQL Server systems over the weekend, the part-time Weekend SQL Server DBA will manage urgent responses to critical alerts, execute scheduled maintenance tasks, and address ticket backlogs while working remotely for a total of 17 hours each weekend.

Key responsibilities
Act as the first line of defense for critical SQL Server Agent alerts and urgent customer calls Execute scheduled maintenance tasks, including applying updates and managing database operations Address the ticket backlog and monitor ongoing tasks handed off from the weekday DBA team Required qualifications 2-5 years of experience as a production support SQL Server DBA Hands-on experience administering SQL Server 2012 through 2025 Ability to write T-SQL and perform performance tuning Solid understanding of core DBA tasks, including backups and restores Practical experience with Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clusters