SQL Server DBA

SQL Server DBALocation: NYC NYOn-site/Remote/Hybrid: 100% Remote with Occasional OnsiteDuration: 12 MonthsCandidate Location: Must reside within the NY/NJ area for the duration of the contract and be willing to travel to client office as required.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance databases.Perform SQL server, database installations, upgrades, patches and migrations.Troubleshoot and remediate database-related issues.Ensure database security and compliance.Monitor performance and provide ongoing tuning of databasesOptimize SQL database performance and query tuning.Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.Collaborate with application development teams to support database requirements.Stay up-to-date with the latest Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure technologies and best practices.Develop and maintain procedures, best practices and standards documentationPerform other duties as assigned.Participate in on-call.Required Skills5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server on-prem and in cloud.Experience implementing High Availability (Always-on).Experience with all aspects of database administration including database installations, upgrades, migrations, backup and recovery, performance and query tuning, database securityExpert knowledge in Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure cloud platform and specifically SQL. Managed Instance, Azure Storage account and Azure security fundamental.Strong Knowledge of SQL. Knowledge of Python is preferred.Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on logical troubleshooting.Certifications in Microsoft technologiesBachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, and three years or more of related full-time, paid experience as SQL Server administrator.Strong initiative and leadership skills, strong work ethic, responsibility and dedicationAbility to work independently, as well as in a team environment Strong verbal and writing skillsAbout Us: InterSources IncInterSources Inc is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.