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Associate Sql Server Database Administrator Jobs in Houston, TX

Source Mantra Inc

SQL Server DBA - Only W2

Houston, TX · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will ...

Georgia IT, Inc.

SQL DBA-Cypress, TX (Houston)

Cypress, TX · On-site

$43.50 - $54.50/hr

... SQL Server Administration • MS SQL Transact SQL Programming (T-SQL) • MS SQL Data ... SQL Administrator • Other database-related certification/s • Bachelor's (Preferred) • ...

Atria Group LLC

Sr. SQL Server Developer

Houston, TX · On-site

Company Description The SQL Server Developer will be focused mainly on developing SQL Server databases. SQL Server Developer applicants should have a skill set that encompasses: RDBMS principles ...

IQVIA

SQL Server Architect

Houston, TX · Hybrid

This is not a traditional SQL Developer, Reporting Analyst, ETL Developer, or Database Administrator role. Candidates who have not worked extensively with enterprise-scale SQL Server applications ...

IQVIA

SQL Server Architect

Houston, TX · Hybrid

This is not a traditional SQL Developer, Reporting Analyst, ETL Developer, or Database Administrator role. Candidates who have not worked extensively with enterprise-scale SQL Server applications ...

IQVIA, Inc.

SQL Server Architect

Houston, TX · On-site

This is not a traditional SQL Developer, Reporting Analyst, ETL Developer, or Database Administrator role. Candidates who have not worked extensively with enterprise-scale SQL Server applications ...

Finboa™

Database Administrator

Houston, TX · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Position Overview The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity ... Maintain the operational health of internal SQL servers, VMs, and supporting infrastructure, while ...

FINBOA

Database Administrator

Houston, TX

Position Overview The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity ... Maintain the operational health of internal SQL servers, VMs, and supporting infrastructure, while ...

FINBOA Inc

Database Administrator

Houston, TX · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

Position Overview The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity ... Maintain the operational health of internal SQL servers, VMs, and supporting infrastructure, while ...

FINBOA, Inc.

Database Administrator

Houston, TX · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

Position Overview The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity ... Maintain the operational health of internal SQL servers, VMs, and supporting infrastructure, while ...

Atria Group LLC

Teradata DBA

Houston, TX · On-site

Mentoring and training of other database administrators, managing task assignments for associate ... and SQL review. * Coordinate with system engineers to configure servers for DBMS product ...

Procom Consultants Group

Oracle DBA

Houston, TX

$48.50 - $66/hr

Support multiple Oracle and SQL application systems databases in installation, maintenance ... and server operating system maintenance and troubleshooting. * Prepare and/or review database ...

KBR

Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

Houston, TX · On-site +1

Title: Sr. Oracle Database Administrator KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides ... Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQ expertise is a big plus Work Authorization & Location:

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate sql server database administrator in Houston, TX is $51.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.91 and $57.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Sql Server Database Administrator vs Database Analyst?

AspectAssociate Sql Server Database AdministratorDatabase Analyst
CertificationsSQL Server certifications, CompTIA Database+Data analysis certifications, SQL certifications
Work EnvironmentIT departments, database management teamsBusiness intelligence, data reporting teams
Primary FocusDatabase maintenance, performance tuning, backupsData analysis, reporting, data quality

The Associate Sql Server Database Administrator primarily handles database maintenance, performance, and security, focusing on database health. In contrast, a Database Analyst emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and insights. While both roles require SQL skills and certifications, their core responsibilities differ, with the DBA more technical and the analyst more data-driven.

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Infographic showing various Associate Sql Server Database Administrator job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,700 per year, or $51.3 per hour.

SQL Server DBA - Only W2

Source Mantra Inc

Houston, TX • On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Contractor

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to manage, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), backups, security, and Azure SQL. Experience supporting mission-critical production environments is highly preferred. This aligns with skills commonly requested for Houston-area SQL DBA positions.

Required Skills

  • 8+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience
  • Strong experience with SQL Server 2016/2019/2022
  • Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
  • Database backup, restore, and recovery strategies
  • Performance tuning and query optimization
  • T-SQL scripting and stored procedure optimization
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • SQL Server Agent Jobs
  • Database security and user administration
  • Indexing, partitioning, statistics, and execution plan analysis
  • PowerShell scripting for automation
  • Experience with Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance
  • Experience supporting production environments
  • Knowledge of High Availability and Disaster Recovery
  • Windows Server administration experience
  • Familiarity with Active Directory
  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Preferred Skills

  • PostgreSQL or MongoDB administration
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure DevOps
  • Redgate SQL Tools
  • Monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, SentryOne, Redgate Monitor, or SQL Monitor
  • Experience with cloud migrations
  • Oil & Gas or Energy industry experience

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments.
  • Monitor database performance and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Perform query tuning and index optimization.
  • Configure and maintain Always On Availability Groups.
  • Manage backups, restores, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
  • Implement database security, encryption, and auditing.
  • Troubleshoot blocking, deadlocks, and replication issues.
  • Support application deployments and database releases.
  • Create and maintain maintenance plans.
  • Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and T-SQL.
  • Monitor database health, storage utilization, and server capacity.
  • Collaborate with developers to optimize database design and application performance.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance standards.
  • Participate in on-call production support as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
  • Strong experience with:
    • SQL Server Administration
    • Performance Tuning
    • Backup & Recovery
    • Always On Availability Groups
    • T-SQL
    • SSIS
    • SSRS
    • PowerShell
    • Azure SQL
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

  • Microsoft Azure Database certifications
  • Microsoft SQL Server certifications
  • Experience with AWS RDS SQL Server
  • Experience with Kubernetes or Docker
  • Experience with CI/CD database deployments

Top Skills

  • SQL Server Administration
  • Performance Tuning
  • Always On Availability Groups
  • Backup & Recovery
  • T-SQL
  • SSIS
  • SSRS
  • Azure SQL
  • PowerShell
  • Database Security
  • Query Optimization
  • High Availability (HA)
  • Disaster Recovery (DR)
  • Indexing
  • Execution Plans
  • SQL Server Agent
  • Database Monitoring
  • Windows Server