4,061 Senior Dba jobs in the United States

• Manage and maintain SQL Server instances across various environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Implement and support geoclustering solutions to achieve disaster recovery and business continuity objectives.
• Monitor database performance, tuning SQL queries, and optimizing database configurations for improved efficiency.
• Develop and implement automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or similar tools to automate routine DBA tasks, deployment processes, and monitoring.
• Handle table locks and concurrency issues effectively, ensuring minimal impact on production environments.
• Plan and execute database migrations and upgrades, including transitioning on-premises databases to Azure cloud services.
• Implement and manage SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Utilize performance monitoring tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Monitor, or third-party tools to proactively monitor and analyze database performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot database-related issues and implement solutions promptly.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to database configurations, processes, automation scripts, and procedures.
• Implement and enforce database security best practices, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to database incidents in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA in a large-scale production environment, with a strong emphasis on operational tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL Server internals, including geoclustering, table locks, and concurrency management.
• Experience in designing and implementing database backup and recovery strategies.
• Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.
• Hands-on experience with database migration tools and methodologies, particularly to Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Strong scripting skills with PowerShell, Python, or similar languages for automation of DBA tasks and deployments.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools and techniques to identify and resolve database performance issues.
• Strong understanding of database security principles and best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve database issues under pressure.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) would be a plus.

Description:Job Responsibilities:

• Engage system/storage admins and development teams productively
• Develop automation within the environment for SQL server deployment and updates, maintenance, custom software deployments, etc.
• Assist with development of standards and policies around data /access security (end-user access vs dev access)
• Maintain and monitor database environments for 24/7 availability. Performance of duties will sometimes require work outside of regular business hours. May be expected to act as first contact in a rotating, on-call schedule for database support.
• Develop alerts, reports and automated processes for failed jobs.
• Collect and analyze database and system performance measurements over time.
• Optimize procedures, indexes and table schemas according to trending data.
• Enforce security measures and policies by minimizing scope of exposure to logins, applying security patches and performing necessary security audits.
• Review design and deployment of any data objects from development environment to production.
• Troubleshoot database and hardware-related problems.
• Monitor SQL Server activity, performance, error logs, event logs, space usage and security on a daily basis.
• Manage and execute daily operational jobs including backups, index/statistics updates
• Monitor and maintain transactional replication and Always on configurations.

• Bachelor's Degree - a degree in a computer science, engineering, mathematics, or science preferred
• 5+ years related professional experience
• Relevant technical certifications
• Advanced knowledge of T-SQL development, SSIS, SQL internals
• Experience supporting an environment with significant product and software development
• Ability to proactively identify, troubleshoot and resolve live database systems issues.
• Knowledge of HA and disaster recovery principles and practices, including planning, testing, backup/restore
• Knowledge of Windows Server architecture and patching
• Understanding and experience with transactional replication, clustering and other HA solutions
• Experience installing/upgrading/patching/configuring SQL 2008/2012/2014
• Knowledge of PowerShell
• Knowledge and/or experience with 3rd party backup and performance monitoring tools a plus
• Knowledge of SSRS and SharePoint integration a plus
• Experience with SAN/Storage technologies, virtual environments and OLAP/SSAS data warehouse solutions a plus
• Exposure to new database technologies such as NoSQL, in-memory databases, graph databases and/or data grids a plus
• Knowledge of source control and release management systems a plus
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Decision-making
• Team work
• Stress tolerance
• Ability to raise difficult issues in a constructive way

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Responsibilities:

The SQL Database Administrator will support Barrow Wise's State of Illinois Managed Data Services project and perform the following duties:

• Install, configure, and maintain cutting-edge database management systems utilizing Azure and SQL Server 2025, ensuring they are robust and reliable.
• Navigate the complexities of database migrations, where your expertise will ensure data integrity and availability every step of the way.
• Craft and implement innovative backup and recovery strategies that truly protect our valuable data assets.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, unlocking maximum efficiency that supports our dynamic application needs.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to design and enhance database schemas that not only meet but also exceed application requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues with creative solutions, turning challenges into opportunities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation that serves as a roadmap for our database systems and processes.
• Stay ahead of the curve by recommending industry best practices and exploring emerging technologies in the realm of database management.
• Provide top-notch Solution Architecture and guidance throughout projects, from the creation of database designs to the final delivery, ensuring quality and excellence.
• Uphold and promote ITIL version 4 Best Practices, ensuring we're aligned with the highest industry standards.
• Analyze trends to anticipate future needs and trends, meticulously document license requirements, and strategically plan for capacity needs.
• Work remotely, or in Chicago, IL/Rockville, MD

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree
• Microsoft Certification: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Preferred
• Five (5) years of professional experience as a SQL Server Application DBA with MS SQL Server 2014 and up.
• Five (5) years of experience with 24x7 support, managing support queues, and meeting SLA's.
• Five (5) years of experience in reporting services; Microsoft Reporting Services and Business Objects.
• Five (5) years of experience in database design principles in a data warehousing environment, including database logical and physical design.
• Five (5) years of experience with SQL database performing tuning, creation of the right indexing strategy to meet data growth needs, and performance monitoring and query optimization using SQL Profiler.
• Five (5) years of experience in providing code reviews, tuning feedback, and monitoring the team.
• Five (5) years of experience in effectively communicating and documenting technical information
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Builds scalable and reliable ETL/ELT systems to pull large and complex data together efficiently.
• Develop ETL/Data Integration/Data Processing Flows.
• Provides subject matter expertise and collaborates with other Engineers to build optimal and efficient ETL/ELT and Database code.
• Supports ETL Batch processing.
• Data integration patterns/technologies.
• Development experience using SQL Server and SSIS.SSRS experience.
• Oracle as a database platform and PL/SQL.
• Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.
• Experience with TFS or JIRA or any other requirements management tool.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and using software version control tools (e.g., GIT).
• Facilitate the process of onboarding a new third party interface, debugging the data.
• Learn and maintain the existing ETL interface.
• Proficiency in Developing SSIS Packages to Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) data into the Data warehouse from Heterogeneous databases such as MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, Sybase and MS Access.
• Skilled in Creating, Configuring and Fine-tuning MS SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Skilled in Creating and Deploying SSRS Reports on the portal for user accessibility.
• Good communication, organization and time-management skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to function in a collaborative team environment.
• Perseverance and self-discipline. Ability to see things through to the end.
• Working understanding of SQL databases and Transact query language.
• Working understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involving Systems Analysis,
• Quick learner, driven to ask questions and to learn holistic understanding of processes, systems and the business.

Job Description

We are seeking a SQL DBA with 2-5 years of professional working experience as a Microsoft SQL DBA and a strong background in cloud engineering, particularly with AWS services. In this role, you will lead the migration of on-premises workloads to AWS, focusing on the initial planning phases for a modern DevOps architecture while managing legacy systems. Your responsibilities will include overseeing MS SQL Server instances, applying patches, and troubleshooting integrations from a client services perspective. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of AWS database services and a passion for optimizing cloud solutions. Join us to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment!

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form ( . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here ( .

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information & Technology, or similar or Equivalent Professional Experience

2-5 years Professional working experience with cloud or on-premises Microsoft SQL Administration (MS SQL DBA)

--- SQL Server Experience

2-5 Years of professional experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on AWS services

--- AWS SQL/RDS -- 3 years' experience

In-depth knowledge of AWS services

--- Such as: SQL/RDS, Lamba, S3, VPC's, CloudWatch

Good Communication Skills - Ability to write and maintain scripts using language such as Python or Java

• ETL Process Experience

• Snowflake & Matillion Administration Experience null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Sr SQL DBA for a large insurance service provider. This individual will be responsible for working on projects, performance issues, SQL migrations. This team has a new azure application roll out using an on prem database. This person will be permanently remote and working hours of 3-11 PM EST.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form ( . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here ( .

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Skills and Requirements

- Must have a strong foundation of Azure (AZ 900 and AZ 104)

- At least 7 years experience troubleshooting and working with ticketing systems

- Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience

- Experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Key Vault, Azure Front Door

Plus: - Experience working with Cosmos DB

- Experience with SSIS null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to

• Proven experience with SQL Server installation, configuration, administration and cloud migration.
• Expertise in SQL Server performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with a broad set of SQL Server on-premise versions, including, but not limited to SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019.
• Proficiency with Git and version control systems, including managing database changes and scripts.
• Knowledge of backup strategies, disaster recovery, and data restoration best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot data issues and provide data-driven solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple database systems simultaneously.

Role: SQL DBA
Location: onsite 1 st month in Miami, FL; then remote
Length: 12 months

1. Database Design: Create and modify database schemas, tables, views, indexes, and relationships based on business requirements.
2. Data Modeling: Design and implement data models to organize and structure data effectively.
3. Data Manipulation: Write SQL queries to insert, update, delete, and retrieve data from the database.
4. Data Migration and Deployments: Migrate data from one database to another, often during deployments.
5. Performance tuning: nalyze query performance and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database configurations.
6. SQL Querying: write SQL queries and scripts to extract, transform, and analyze data from relational databases.
7. Data Visualization (Dashboards): Develop dashboards that gather data from various sources, such as relational databases, spreadsheets, and APIs, to facilitate analysis.
8. SSRS Reports: Design, develop, and deploy reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), including layout design, data visualization, and parametrization.
9. SSIS Package: Design and develop ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Additionally, deploy SSIS packages to

1. Most recent experience in SQL Server 2005/2008 Administration with specialization in mirroring and log shipping.
2. Most recent experience and strong in troubleshooting performance issues on medium-to-large scale production environment.
3.Experience in managing Windows 2003/2008 in a production environment
3. Good knowledge on IIS Administration.
5. Strong troubleshooting knowledge on Event Logs, PerfMon, Backup Jobs, Load Balancing/Clustering, Replication/Mirroring issues.
6. Good understanding of Incident, Problem and Change Management (ITIL)
7. Excellent Customer handling skills
8. Excellent listening skills & ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English.
9. The ability to quickly learn new technologies and concepts