We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to fill a critical DBA role for a customer whose environment supports key business systems. This individual will play a central role in stabilizing and optimizing a SQL Server 2016/2019 environment consisting of five high-importance SQL instances. Following a comprehensive health check conducted by CDW, the DBA will be responsible for implementing remediation recommendations, ensuring system performance, security, and availability, and establishing proactive monitoring and maintenance practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and act on findings from the SQL environment health check
Maintain, monitor, and optimize SQL Server 2016/2019 databases
Ensure database integrity, backups, disaster recovery plans, and failover configurations are in place and functional
Collaborate with stakeholders to address performance issues and implement database improvements
Document system configurations, procedures, and processes
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA
Expertise in SQL Server 2016 and 2019
Strong performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization skills
Experience supporting ERP platforms (SiteLine/Infor experience a plus)
Solid understanding of backups, restores, high availability, and disaster recovery (HA/DR)
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently