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SQL Database Administrator

Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site

$47.75 - $59.75/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in SQL Server on Azure, particularly focused on load balancing and geography-based routing to multiple sites. As a SQL ...

SQL DBA

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$47.75 - $59.75/hr

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services , including Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, and Azure networking concepts. * Experience ...

SQL Database Administrator

Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site

$47.75 - $59.75/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in SQL Server on Azure, particularly focused on load balancing and geography-based routing to multiple sites. As a SQL ...

Advanced SQL Database Administrator

Dallas, TX ยท On-site

$49.75 - $62/hr

Advanced SQL Database Administrator Products โ€ข Dallas, Texas, United States Our Company: ISN was ... Azure certifications are strongly preferred (AZ-900, DP-300) * 3+ years of experience in ...

MS SQL Database Administrator

Tallahassee, FL ยท On-site

$43.25 - $54.25/hr

... with Azure SQL Database. * 3+ years' supporting multiple services and multiple databases of medium and high complexity with multiple concurrent users and ensuring control, integrity, and ...

SQL DBA

Saint Louis, MO ยท On-site

$48.50 - $60.75/hr

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 ...

Azure SQL Application DBA

Cincinnati, OH ยท On-site

$70 - $75/hr

Azure SQL Application DBA Need High-level for the Azure SQL Application DBA we are looking for in Cincinnati, Ohio. The rate would be $70 to $75 per hour. Please share qualified candidates, we can ...

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Sr SQL DBA - hybrid cloud environment

Sr SQL DBA - hybrid cloud environment

1872 Consulting

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

$51.50 - $64.50/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Sr SQL DBA โ€“ Hybrid Cloud Environment

Chicago, IL โ€“ hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in the loop, 2 days WFH

Summary

We're looking for a dynamic SQL DBA to work in a hybrid-cloud environment, owning various data-related initiatives such as code deployments, configuration updates, performance monitoring, security enhancements, troubleshooting, and backup/recovery services for cloud. Our tech stack includes SQL Server (on-prem), Azure SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure DevOps, and Azure Data Factory. You'll be working with various IT teams and business units to drive value through data, throughout our ecosystem.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Maintain operations of databases and DBMSs
  • Code deployments that follow change management processes
  • Review and execute policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management including error log review and database backups
  • Assist in general system administrator of legacy and cloud resources which interact with database systems
  • Implement and maintain database security
  • Manage and document production and non-production databases to policies and standards
  • Strengthen data management organization
  • Follow and develop data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing system
  • Optimize database access and allocate resources to align configuration, performance, and cost
Skills We're Seeking
  • 4+ years of experience as a SQL DBA
  • At least 2 years of experience with Azure SQL, and working in cloud environments
  • Biggest nice to haves: Snowflake and/or Databricks
  • Other nice to haves: Azure Data Factory and/or Azure DevOps

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About 1872 Consulting

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1872 Consulting, based in Chicago, IL, USA, operates within the IT consulting industry. Armed with a diverse team of experts, the company offers specialized IT consulting services, focusing on modernizing business technologies and driving innovative business strategies. Established in 1872, the company has a rich history marked by its commitment to bridging the gap between businesses and technology. Its mission is to empower organizations to surpass their business goals by providing state-of-the-art IT solutions and service. The company prides itself on its core values of integrity, excellence, and innovation, instilling these principles in every project they undertake.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2014