SQL Server DBA - Atlanta, GA

QTech•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the SQL Server DBA will coordinate, design, secure, and maintain enterprise SQL Server databases supporting critical GDOT applications. This role serves as a senior subject matter expert, providing authoritative technical guidance and may act as a lead resource within the database administration function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
7+ years' experience supporting database management systems or related platforms
6+ years hands-on SQL Server DBA experience
6+ years' experience with: Backup, recovery, and high availability
6+ years' experience with: Performance tuning and database optimization
6+ years' experience with: SQL Server clustering and Microsoft operating systems
6+ years' experience with: T-SQL scripting and query development
4+ years' experience with: SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
4+ years' experience with: Database migrations
3+ years' experience with: Database space management, storage design, and capacity planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to document database architecture and data models

Nice To Haves

100% DBA profiles are strongly preferred
Secondary consideration: 60% Developer / 40% DBA
Working knowledge of Cohesity Backup Appliance
Familiarity with Cloud technologies and governance models

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of SQL Server physical database administration, including: Schema management, Security and access control, Installation, upgrades, patching, and configuration, Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning, Space management, performance tuning, and capacity planning
Support SQL Server databases across Production, Test, and Development environments
Support SQL Server databases within Microsoft SharePoint farms
Install, configure, test, and maintain SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
Develop and implement database recovery strategies and procedures
Manage clustered SQL Server environments
Analyze database and query performance; recommend tuning and application changes
Perform T-SQL development, query optimization, and indexing strategies
Script batch data loads and automate operational jobs
Implement and validate database security protocols and authentication
Ensure compliance with organizational and governance standards
Review system designs and recommend new database solutions as required
Modify database structures and deploy schema changes based on evolving requirements
Create: Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), Data dictionaries, Database and system architecture documentation