SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) Location: Houston, TX (On-site) Duration: Contract all visa no H1 and opt Remote interview but can ask for onsite SQL Server DBA (2016-2022), HA/DR (Always On, clustering), PostgreSQL/MongoDB, Azure & AWS, VMware, T-SQL & PowerShell scripting, performance tuning, backup/recovery, automation (Python/Ansible). Responsibilities Manage, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, QA, and production environments Install, configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server instances Support and administer PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in production Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning/testing Implement and support high availability solutions such as Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering Troubleshoot database performance, blocking, and connectivity issues Develop automation scripts using T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible Manage database environments across Azure and AWS cloud platforms Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams for deployments and optimization Support incident management and production issues in real-time Ensure database security, integrity, and performance tuning Required 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA (SQL Server 2016-2022) Strong experience with high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB Experience working with Azure and AWS cloud environments Strong knowledge of VMware or virtualized environments Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting Experience with performance tuning and optimization Preferred Exposure to SQL Server 2025 Experience with Zerto for disaster recovery Familiarity with Python or Ansible for automation Experience working in DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines 3B Staffing LLC