Senior MS SQL Database Administrator Job at DKMRBH Inc, Virginia

  • DKMRBH Inc
  • Virginia

Job Description

Senior MS SQL Database Administrator SQL Server / Cloud

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior MS SQL Database Administrator to administer, support, optimize, and maintain enterprise SQL Server and cloud database environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, high availability, clustering, database performance tuning, T-SQL, upgrades, patching, migrations, and cloud database technologies . The role will also provide application and database support as part of a technical operations team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and cloud database environments.

  • Monitor databases to maintain availability, performance, and reliability.

  • Troubleshoot database and application issues involving connectivity, access, security, and performance.

  • Diagnose and resolve SQL Server performance issues, including long-running queries, blocking, and deadlocks.

  • Perform SQL Server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and database migrations.

  • Support SQL Server high-availability environments, including clustering, mirroring, and failover configurations.

  • Write, review, and optimize complex Transact-SQL (T-SQL) queries and scripts.

  • Tune database workloads and optimize indexes, queries, and resource utilization.

  • Support very large databases and analyze workload performance and resource contention.

  • Use tools such as Query Store, Extended Events, and wait-statistics analysis for performance troubleshooting.

  • Review and improve existing database processes and maintenance procedures.

  • Use operating-system scripting utilities to support database maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.

  • Review existing database implementations and recommend or implement improvements.

  • Apply database modeling principles to support effective database design.

  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, application, and infrastructure teams.

  • Create and maintain technical requirements, design artifacts, and database documentation.

  • Participate in application and help desk support activities as required.

Required Qualifications
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.

  • Strong experience with SQL Server database administration, support, and performance tuning.

  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server high availability, clustering, mirroring, and failover technologies.

  • Strong T-SQL development and query optimization skills.

  • Experience installing, upgrading, patching, and migrating SQL Server databases.

  • Experience working in Windows Server environments.

  • Experience supporting large and high-volume SQL Server databases.

  • Experience diagnosing blocking, deadlocks, and database performance issues.

  • Strong knowledge of database monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

  • Experience with Azure or other cloud database technologies.

  • Ability to communicate effectively using technical requirements and design documentation.

Advanced SQL Server Experience
  • Experience upgrading enterprise SQL Server environments across major versions.

  • Experience with SQL Server compatibility assessments and database migration tools.

  • Experience using Query Tuning Assistant and Database Migration Assistant or similar migration/performance tools.

  • Experience diagnosing deadlocks and blocking in production environments.

  • Experience using Extended Events, Query Store, and wait-statistics analysis.

  • Experience tuning Very Large Databases (2 TB+), including index optimization, workload analysis, and resource contention management.

Cloud & Related Technologies
  • At least 1 year of experience with Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks , or equivalent certification.

  • Experience with SQL Server 2019+.

  • Exposure to cloud database platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks.

  • Exposure to SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with enterprise database modernization and migration projects.

  • Experience supporting highly available production database environments.

  • Knowledge of data modeling principles.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently on complex technical assignments.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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