Senior SQL DBA

INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS INC•New York, NY

3d•$45 - $55

About The Position

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is seeking a talented and experienced Senior SQL DBA to join its team in Washington, WA. The role takes ownership of critical database systems in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, with a focus on data, performance, and innovation. The DBA designs, implements, and maintains SQL Server database environments; monitors database health and performance; supports database security and compliance; and manages backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. The role also collaborates with developers and architects on database design, automates routine DBA tasks, and troubleshoots database incidents and performance issues.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in an enterprise environment.
Strong proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing, and query optimization.
Experience with SQL Server high-availability solutions, including Always On, mirroring, and replication.
Solid understanding of database security, auditing, and compliance best practices.
Experience with backup and recovery tools and disaster recovery planning.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cloud database platforms such as Azure SQL or AWS RDS.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain high-performance SQL Server database environments.
Monitor database health, tune performance, and optimize queries.
Develop and enforce database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards.
Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
Collaborate with developers and architects on database schema design and data modeling.
Automate routine DBA tasks using T-SQL scripts, PowerShell, or other tools.
Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, outages, and performance bottlenecks.