SQL DBA

United States, South Carolina, Fort Mill Jul 18, 2026 Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title SQL DBA Location(s) Fort Mill, SC Primary Skills Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2017/2019/2022 Administration T-SQL Query Analysis and Performance Tuning SQL Query Optimization Query Store Stored Procedure Performance Tuning Ad-hoc SQL Performance Optimization Index Design and Optimization Index Rebuild and Reorganization Statistics Update Table and Index Partitioning Database Blocking Analysis SQL Server Monitoring Database Troubleshooting Database Performance, Availability, and Scalability Always On Availability Groups SQL Server Replication TempDB Performance Optimization CPU, Memory (RAM), and Disk Performance Monitoring Database Space and Volume Management SQL Server Installation and Configuration SQL Agent Jobs Administration SSIS Administration Database Security User Roles and Permissions Required Experience Strong experience with SQL Server Administration Experience in SQL Performance Tuning Experience analyzing execution plans and using Query Store Experience working with application development teams Experience with high availability and disaster recovery (Always On AG) Experience with Replication Good to Have SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) Dynatrace API-to-Database call tracing Performance monitoring tools Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server environments. Monitor database health, availability, and performance. Optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and ad-hoc SQL. Analyze execution plans and implement Query Store recommendations. Manage indexes, statistics, and partitioning strategies. Perform blocking analysis and resolve performance bottlenecks. Administer Always On Availability Groups and Replication. Manage SQL Agent and SSIS jobs. Apply SQL Server patches, Cumulative Updates, and Service Packs. Monitor CPU, memory, disk utilization, and TempDB performance. Manage database security, user roles, and permissions. Work closely with application development teams to resolve database-related issues. Ensure database capacity planning and storage management. Ideal Candidate Profile 6+ years of Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience (estimated based on the technologies listed) Strong troubleshooting and database performance tuning skills Experience supporting production-critical SQL Server environments Knowledge of SQL Server High Availability (Always On AG) Strong understanding of indexing, execution plans, Query Store, and T-SQL optimization Experience collaborating with application development teams Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools such as SolarWinds DPA and Dynatrace is an advantage. Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr