Senior MS SQL Database Administrator- Columbus, OH

Senior SQL Server DBA (DBA3)
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Location: Ohio

Experience: 5+ Years

We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server DBA to manage, optimize, secure, and maintain enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, queries, indexes, and server health.
• Design and implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Manage database backups, recovery, replication, and migrations.
• Administer Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Implement database security, RBAC, encryption, and access controls.
• Automate DBA tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell.
• Support developers with database design, stored procedures, and query optimization.
• Provide Tier III technical support and mentor junior DBAs.
• Maintain database documentation and ensure compliance with Ohio state security standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise SQL Server DBA experience.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and T-SQL.
• Experience with Azure SQL, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
• Hands-on experience with HA/DR, Always On Availability Groups, backup, and recovery.
• Experience with SSIS, ETL, database migrations, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Entra ID, Key Vault, and Azure Backup.
• Experience with database security, automation, and monitoring tools such as Redgate.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Experience managing hybrid on-premises and Azure database environments, enterprise security compliance, and disaster recovery operations