SQL Server Database Administrator / Azure DBA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: SQL Server Database Administrator / Azure DBA

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY
Job Type: Contract – 12 Months
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days Onsite per week and 2 days Remote
Schedule: Monday–Friday, normal business hours 37.5 hours per week
Pay Rate: $60–$70 per hour

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator / Azure DBA to support the design, implementation, maintenance, performance, security, and optimization of enterprise database environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Windows Server, database performance tuning, high availability, backup/recovery, and database migrations . The DBA will work closely with infrastructure, application development, networking, and other IT teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing database operations.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite at 2 Broadway, New York, NY, or onsite as needed. Candidates must be able to work onsite; 100% remote work is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instance databases.
• Perform SQL Server database installations, upgrades, migrations, configurations, and maintenance.
• Support Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage, and Azure security configurations .
• Implement and maintain High Availability solutions, including SQL Server Always On .
• Monitor database performance and perform SQL query tuning and optimization .
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database, connectivity, performance, and configuration issues.
• Develop and maintain database backup, recovery, and restore strategies .
• Develop backup schedules and perform verification and recovery testing.
• Work with infrastructure teams on regular server/database patching and maintenance .
• Collaborate with application development teams to support database requirements and application deployments.
• Support database security, access controls, compliance, and related security standards.
• Perform database migrations and data movement activities.
• Develop and maintain database procedures, standards, best practices, and technical documentation.
• Use scripting and automation to streamline database administration and recurring tasks.
• Analyze database infrastructure requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
• Participate in evaluating new database technologies and provide recommendations for future database environments.
• Design, engineer, and document database solutions and technical standards.
• Work with system administrators, network administrators, application teams, and other technical resources to troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to less-experienced database staff.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, configuration records, and IT asset information.
• Perform other database administration and infrastructure duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on SQL Server Database Administration experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance .
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and SQL Server administration.
• Experience with SQL Server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and migrations .
• Experience implementing and supporting SQL Server Always On / High Availability .
• Strong knowledge of SQL and T-SQL .
• Experience with database performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and query tuning.
• Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Experience with Azure Storage accounts and Azure security fundamentals .
• Experience with database security, permissions, and access management.
• Experience with database automation and scripting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with infrastructure and application teams.
• Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to junior staff.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience .
• Ability and willingness to work 3 days onsite at 2 Broadway, New York, NY, or as needed .

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft SQL Server or Azure certifications.
• Experience with Python for database automation.
• Experience with PowerShell or shell scripting .
• Experience with Oracle databases.
• Experience supporting UNIX/Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with Storage Area Networks (SAN) .
• Experience in large enterprise or public-sector environments.
• Experience designing database architecture and technical standards.
• Experience mentoring junior database administrators or technical staff.

Technical Skills

Database: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Oracle
Cloud: Microsoft Azure, Azure Storage
Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux/UNIX
High Availability: SQL Server Always On
Programming/Scripting: T-SQL, Python preferred, PowerShell/Shell scripting
Database Administration: Installation, configuration, migration, patching, backup/recovery, performance tuning, security
Infrastructure: SAN, networking, storage, enterprise infrastructure