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RETIREMENT CLEARINGHOUSE LLC

SQL DBA

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$92K - $102K/yr

SQL DBA Location: Charlotte, NC Category: Information Technology Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt ... Work closely with the application support specialists and development team to implement data ...

RETIREMENT CLEARINGHOUSE LLC

SQL DBA

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$92K - $102K/yr

SQL DBA Location: Charlotte, NC Category: Information Technology Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt ... Work closely with the application support specialists and development team to implement data ...

Eliassen Group

SQL DBA

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$92K - $102K/yr

Partner with the application support team on quarterly releases. * Review and refine queries ... Proven experience as a SQL Database Administrator supporting production environments. * Hands-on ...

Source Infotech

SQL Server DBA

Morristown, NJ · On-site

SQL Server DBA Location: Morristown NJ (Hybrid Onsite)(Locals only) Duration: Full Time role ... and also support SQL deployment to multiple environments * Experience with SQL Server High ...

Infojini Inc

SQL DBA

Blythewood, SC · On-site

$40 - $49.75/hr

... DIRECTLY WITH APPLICATION DEVELOPERS AND SERVER SUPPORT TEAM. EXCELLENT ORAL AND WRITTEN ... SQL DBA EXPERIENCE Additional Information SQL SERVER 2014, 2016 DD BOOST TO SUPPORT BACKUP AND ...

Cognizant

SQL DBA administrator

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$48.75 - $61/hr

Manage and support SQL Server databases across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments ... Collaborate with Infrastructure, Server, Storage, Network, and Application teams to develop robust ...

Stellar IT Group

SQL DBA

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$48.50 - $60.75/hr

Support deployments, migrations, upgrades, and data-related projects. * Collaborate with Developers, Infrastructure, and Business teams. Qualifications: - 4+ years of SQL Server DBA experience ...

RETIREMENT CLEARINGHOUSE LLC

SQL DBA

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$47 - $58.75/hr

SQL Database Administrator This position will work in our Charlotte office every Tuesday ... Work closely with the application support specialists and development team to implement data ...

RETIREMENT CLEARINGHOUSE LLC

SQL DBA

Charlotte, NC

$92K - $102K/yr

SQL DBA Location: Charlotte, NC Category: Information Technology Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt ... Work closely with the application support specialists and development team to implement data ...

ACI Infotech

SQL Database Administrator

Orange, CA · On-site

$53.25 - $66.75/hr

SQL DBA Duration: 6+ Months Location: Orange, CA ( Remote role but candidate need to be local to LA ... Creates and maintains physical database structures to support application development. * Maintains ...

Trinity Technology Solutions

SQL DBA

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$48.75 - $61/hr

Overview We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize our Microsoft SQL Server database environments. The SQL DBA will be responsible for ...

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SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) Database Assessment & Modernization

Dallas, TX • On-site

Cloudious
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$49.75 - $62/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Assess existing SQL Server environments, including reviewing database inventory, configurations, and infrastructure dependencies.

  • Analyze database performance, including query performance, wait statistics, resource utilization, and identify optimization opportunities.

  • Review and evaluate backup, recovery, high availability, and security practices, and prepare assessment reports with recommendations.

Job description

Position - SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) Database Assessment & Modernization

Location Dallas or Austin, TX (4 days office / week)

CTH (3 months max) or FTE

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced SQL DBA to support SQL Database Assessment and Modernization initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for assessing existing SQL Server environments, analyzing database performance, availability, security, backup and recovery mechanisms, and identifying modernization opportunities.

The role requires strong expertise in SQL Server administration, database performance tuning, troubleshooting, migration planning, and operational health assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Database Assessment

  • Conduct comprehensive assessment of SQL Server environments.
  • Review database inventory, versions, configurations, and infrastructure dependencies.
  • Analyze database usage patterns, workloads, and growth trends.
  • Assess database operational maturity and support processes.
  • Evaluate database architecture for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Prepare database assessment findings and recommendations.

Performance Analysis & Optimization

  • Perform database performance assessment.
  • Analyze:
    • Query performance
    • Wait statistics
    • Resource utilization
    • Index effectiveness
    • Blocking and deadlocks
    • Execution plans
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
  • Recommend tuning strategies for improved response time and throughput.

Database Administration

  • Review SQL Server administration practices and standards.
  • Assess:
    • Database maintenance jobs
    • SQL Agent jobs
    • Database consistency checks
    • Capacity management
    • Patch and upgrade management
  • Ensure adherence to operational best practices.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

  • Assess current HA/DR architecture.
  • Review:
    • Always On Availability Groups
    • Log Shipping
    • Replication
    • Clustering
    • Failover strategies
  • Validate Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
  • Recommend resiliency improvements.

Backup & Recovery Assessment

  • Review backup strategies and retention policies.
  • Validate recovery testing procedures.
  • Assess disaster recovery readiness.
  • Identify gaps and risks in backup and recovery frameworks.

Security & Compliance

  • Audit database security configurations.
  • Review:
    • User access controls
    • Authentication mechanisms
    • Encryption practices
    • Auditing and monitoring
    • Compliance requirements
  • Recommend security improvements and governance controls.

Monitoring & Automation

  • Review database monitoring tools and alert mechanisms.
  • Assess automation opportunities for administrative tasks.
  • Recommend operational efficiency improvements.

Key Deliverables

  • SQL Server Assessment Report
  • Database Inventory Report
  • Performance Assessment Report
  • Security Assessment Report
  • HA/DR Assessment Report
  • Backup & Recovery Assessment Report
  • Migration Readiness Assessment
  • Risk & Dependency Matrix
  • Database Modernization Recommendations
  • Effort Estimation & Roadmap

Required Technical Skills

SQL Server Administration

  • Microsoft SQL Server (2012/2014/2016/2019/2022)
  • SQL Server Configuration Manager
  • SQL Server Agent
  • Database Maintenance & Administration
  • Installation, Upgrade & Patch Management

Performance Tuning

  • Query Tuning
  • Index Optimization
  • Execution Plan Analysis
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Wait Statistics Analysis
  • Resource Optimization

High Availability & DR

  • Always On Availability Groups
  • Log Shipping
  • Replication
  • Failover Clustering
  • Backup & Recovery Strategies

Monitoring Tools

  • SQL Profiler
  • Extended Events
  • DMVs
  • Performance Monitor
  • SQL Diagnostic Tools

Migration Tools

  • SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA)
  • Data Migration Assistant (DMA)
  • Azure Database Migration Service
  • SQL Assessment Tools

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
  • Ability to conduct assessment workshops with customers.
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work independently in customer-facing engagements.
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Cloudious is a young company spearheaded by experienced, industry – recognized professionals, that is how we like to describe us. We, at Cloudious LLC, are an independent stand-alone entity and not affiliated with any other company, person, or organization of any kind in any way. Cloudious is a professional service company founded in 2016 and since then engaged with large organizations helping in building a stronger business. Cloudious has been solely engaged in a trusted relationship to service the most successful organizations in the technology and services area across various industries. We have partnered with multiple organization in the Technology, Product engineering, HR, Sales Hiring, Technical, Telecommunications, Banking and Financials, Communications, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Retails and Life Sciences industry. Our team of experienced leaders, industry experts, and client consultants possess a deep level of understanding of specific client requirements as well as the metrics that drive their success. Cloudious is, therefore, able to offer personalized, client-centric solutions to their business needs. Cloudious’ qualitative solutions, backed by experience and industry-knowledge, provide our clients with rapid return on investment, quick turnovers, and visible growth magnitudes.

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Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

San Jose, CA, US

Year founded

2016

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