We are seeking a Database Administrator 2 to support a critical database migration initiative while also providing day-to-day operational support for enterprise SQL Server environments. This role will focus on migrating databases from an existing hosted platform to a new infrastructure, validating systems after migration, and ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of production databases. The ideal candidate will possess strong Microsoft SQL Server administration experience, hands-on backup and recovery expertise, and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments.
Key Responsibilities- Support migration of existing databases from legacy hosted environments to new database platforms.
- Validate database functionality, performance, and integrity following migration activities.
- Administer, monitor, and maintain production Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Perform break-fix troubleshooting and incident response for database-related issues.
- Manage database backups, restores, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery processes.
- Monitor database health, performance, and system availability.
- Support SQL Max platform infrastructure dedicated to SQL Server workloads.
- Execute database updates, maintenance activities, and performance optimization tasks.
- Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, and operational issues.
- Assist with ongoing SQL migration projects and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
- Support databases running SQL Server versions ranging from:
- SQL Server 2008
- SQL Server 2012
- SQL Server 2014
- SQL Server 2016
- SQL Server 2019
- Maintain database security, access controls, and administrative standards.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and support processes.
- Collaborate with database teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable service delivery.
Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience administering and managing production databases.
- Strong Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience.
- Experience supporting database migration and platform transition initiatives.
- Experience with:
- Database Backup and Recovery
- Database Monitoring
- Database Maintenance
- Production Support
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience restoring and recovering production databases.
- Strong understanding of database architecture and performance tuning.
- Experience securing database environments and managing access controls.
- Experience documenting processes, procedures, and technical configurations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within team environments.
- Ability to interact with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with SQL Max hardware platforms or similar high-performance SQL environments.
- Experience managing enterprise-scale SQL Server databases.
- Working knowledge of Oracle Database Administration.
- Experience supporting database modernization and hardware migration projects.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and database high-availability solutions.
- Experience managing end-of-life infrastructure replacement initiatives.
- Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and performance management tools.
Certifications & Clearance Preferred Certifications - Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Microsoft SQL Server Certification
- Oracle Database Certifications (preferred but not required)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
