DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSQL Server Administration & Infrastructure- Install, configure, patch, and maintain SQL Server (2016, 2019, 2022) in a VMware-based, on-prem environment
- Administer Failover Cluster Instances (FCI) and Always On Availability Groups
- Partner with infrastructure teams on VM sizing, storage (VMDK/RDM), and HA/vMotion compatibility
- Monitor system health, performance, and uptime across all environments
Performance & Capacity Management- Monitor and tune performance using SSMS, Query Store, Extended Events, DMVs, and execution plans
- Troubleshoot query issues, blocking, deadlocks, and resource contention
- Manage indexing, statistics, and maintenance plans
- Conduct capacity planning for CPU, memory, and storage in coordination with infrastructure teams
Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery - Design and maintain backup strategies (full, differential, transaction logs) aligned with RPO/RTO
- Perform and validate routine database restores
- Maintain and test DR processes, including AG and FCI failover/failback
- Coordinate SQL-aware backups with VMware snapshot tools (e.g., Veeam)
Security & Compliance- Implement security features (TDE, Always Encrypted, row-level security, auditing)
- Manage access controls following least privilege principles
- Integrate with Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID)
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, internal policies, and audit requirements
- Remediate vulnerabilities identified through scans and audits
Automation & Job Management- Develop T-SQL and PowerShell scripts to automate DBA tasks
- Manage SQL Server Agent jobs (backups, DBCC, indexing, alerts, reporting)
- Standardize configurations across environments
- Support database deployments via CI/CD tools (e.g., SSDT, Flyway, Liquibase)
Documentation & Collaboration- Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and runbooks
- Participate in change management and after-hours deployments
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams
- Provide Tier 2/3 support and participate in 247 on-call rotation
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Relevant technical certification in Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration in a production environment
- Experience with Always On Availability Groups and/or Windows Server Failover Clustering
- Experience supporting SQL Server in a VMware-virtualized environment
- Proficiency with T-SQL, SQL Server Agent, SSMS, and performance tuning tools (Query Store, Extended Events, DMVs, execution plans)
- Experience with backup and recovery strategies, including transaction log management
- Working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory
- Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation
- Understanding of database security practices (user/role management, TDE, auditing)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and participate in an on-call rotation
SPECIALIZATION- Deep expertise in SQL Server performance tuning and optimization using advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tools
- Advanced implementation and support of high availability architectures, including Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances
- Hands-on experience optimizing SQL Server workloads within VMware environments, including VM sizing, storage configuration, and HA/DRS alignment
- Advanced T-SQL development for performance-critical database objects and query optimization
CERTIFICATIONS- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
- VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification
- Experience with SQL Server data platform tools, including SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS
- Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds DPA, SentryOne SQL Sentry, Redgate SQL Monitor)
- Exposure to Azure SQL Managed Instance or Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server environments
- Experience with database DevOps and source control practices (e.g., SSDT, Git, Flyway, Liquibase)
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: After-hours availability is required for scheduled maintenance windows, emergency database incidents, and participation in the IT on-call rotation. Employees working in an administrative role who are Medic-certified EMT/EMT-P may be considered essential personnel depending on circumstances
Interested applicants must ensure completion of the following steps
NO LATER THAN JUNE 11TH 2026 to be considered for the position.
- Complete the online application and upload a resumein the UKG recruitment portal.
SALARY RANGE. Starting at $43.22/hour, with higher compensation based on experience and qualifications.
If you have any further questions please contact MEDIC Recruitment at
[email protected] 
