Sr SQL DBA

Insight Global is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join the Data Operations team. This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on SQL professional with deep expertise in SQL Server administration, database performance tuning, high availability architectures, and automation. The successful candidate will support mission-critical database environments, ensure optimal system performance and availability, and partner closely with development, infrastructure, and application teams across both project initiatives and production support.

On a daily basis, this individual will monitor and manage SQL Server environments supporting critical business applications. They will proactively identify performance bottlenecks, optimize T-SQL code and database configurations, and resolve production issues before they impact end u . The DBA will work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to support deployments, manage high-availability environments, automate routine operational tasks through PowerShell, and ensure databases remain secure, scalable, and highly available. This role will also play a key part in modernization efforts and strategic database initiatives while serving as a senior technical resource for troubleshooting and production support.

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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Production SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)
• Strong expertise with T-SQL programming, including:
• Complex query development
• Query optimization and performance tuning
• Troubleshooting blocking, deadlocks, and database performance issues
• Ability to demonstrate SQL proficiency live by writing T-SQL queries, DMVs, and troubleshooting solutions during technical discussions
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for:
• Database backups and restores
• Index maintenance
• Automated database deployments
• Monitoring and reporting
• Failed job management
• Experience utilizing Redgate tools for database monitoring, health checks, and performance optimization
• Strong knowledge of:
• Always On Availability Groups
• SQL Server Clustering
• Database Failovers
• Transactional Replication
Ability to support after-hours releases, participate in on-call rotations, and respond to production incidents


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.