SQL Servicer Database Administrator

Database Administrator 4 - SQL Server / Azure DBA Location: Columbus, OH Work Arrangement: Remote, with the potential to transition to onsite/hybrid Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-Time | 40 hours/week Contract Length: 6-Month Contract Pay Rate: Up to $57.00/hour Benefits: Medical Benefits + PTO Position Overview Epitec is seeking an experienced Database Administrator 4 to support enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments across both on-premises and Azure platforms. This role will focus on database administration, performance optimization, security, backup and recovery, HA/DR, migrations, automation, and Tier III technical support. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments. Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines. Monitor database performance, server health, resource utilization, blocking, deadlocks, and system availability. Perform query optimization, indexing, statistics management, and database performance tuning. Design and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions. Manage database backups, recovery procedures, replication, and migration activities. Configure database security, including RBAC, user permissions, encryption, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure Key Vault. Support SSIS packages and ETL workflows. Assist development teams with schema design, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and complex T-SQL queries. Develop T-SQL, PowerShell, and command-line scripts to automate database maintenance and monitoring. Support migrations and integrations between on-premises SQL Server and Azure environments. Troubleshoot complex database issues and provide Tier III technical support. Maintain technical documentation and provide mentorship to junior team members. Required Skills 5+ years of hands-on enterprise Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience. Strong experience with on-premises SQL Server and Azure database environments. Advanced knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Advanced T-SQL development and troubleshooting skills. Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. Strong database performance monitoring and tuning experience. Hands-on experience with HA/DR, backup, and recovery solutions. Experience with database security, RBAC, user permissions, and encryption. Experience migrating or integrating databases between on-premises and Azure environments. Strong analytical and Tier III troubleshooting capabilities. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Preferred Skills SSIS and ETL experience. Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Microsoft Entra ID. Azure Key Vault and Azure Backup. Azure RBAC administration. Always On Availability Groups. Log Shipping and Failover Cluster Instances. Database replication. PowerShell scripting and database automation. Redgate or similar database monitoring/backup tools. Azure networking, scalability, security, and cost optimization knowledge. Technical documentation and mentoring experience. #INDPRO #J-18808-Ljbffr