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Viasat, Inc.

MS SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

$112K - $168K/yr

Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases * Provide day-to-day operational support, including on-call participation as required * Manage and resolve database-related incidents ...

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Senior Database Administrator

$51 - $70/hr

... Senior Database Administrator. The role involves architecting, administering, and optimizing ... Responsibilities : • Maintains all enterprise SQL database operations including SQL server ...

Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC

SQL DBA

$51.25 - $64/hr

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'

Barrow Wise Consulting

SQL DBA

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$51.50 - $64.50/hr

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'

nLeague

SQL server developer

Hartford, CT · Remote

CT CJIS Remote Job Project/System Overview Connecticut's Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS ... Administer multiple databases across multiple applications, test and production environments.

The Timberline Group

SQL Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

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 ...

Syntricate Technologies

MS SQL DBA/ developer

$51.25 - $64/hr

MS SQL DBA/ Developer Location: Remote only for Illinois Duration: Fulltime Experience: 8+ Years ... SSRS report creation, server management, and administration. Separately, approximately how many ...

Magnus Management Group LLC

SQL Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

Remote (U.S.) Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Min Secret Clearance Will be upgraded to Top ... Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases and T-SQL code. * Perform database operations ...

Apex Informatics

Database Administrator

Remote Key Responsibilities: * Monitor and optimize database performance using tools such as ... DBA experience in SQL Server and/or Azure SQL production environments * Deep expertise in ...

SRI International

Sr Database Administrator - Oracle

CA · Remote

$52 - $70.75/hr

SQL Server Administration * Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across ... development, test, and production environments. * Perform SQL Server backup, recovery, patching ...

SRI International

Sr Database Administrator - Oracle

CA · Remote

$52 - $70.75/hr

SQL Server Administration * Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across ... development, test, and production environments. * Perform SQL Server backup, recovery, patching ...

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How much do remote sql server dba jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote sql server dba in the United States is $57.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.16 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote SQL Server DBA?

A Remote SQL Server DBA (Database Administrator) is a professional who manages, maintains, and secures Microsoft SQL Server databases from a remote location, rather than working onsite. Their responsibilities include database installation, configuration, performance tuning, backups, disaster recovery, and security management. Remote DBAs use secure connections and specialized tools to monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring data integrity and availability for organizations. This role allows companies to access specialized expertise without geographical limitations, often enabling round-the-clock support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote SQL Server DBA, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote SQL Server DBA, you need expertise in database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and a solid understanding of T-SQL, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate. Familiarity with tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure SQL, PowerShell, and monitoring systems like Redgate or SolarWinds is essential. Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills are crucial for collaborating remotely and resolving issues efficiently. These skills ensure the security, reliability, and optimal performance of business-critical databases in distributed environments.

What are some common challenges faced by remote SQL Server DBAs, and how can they be addressed?

Remote SQL Server DBAs often encounter challenges such as maintaining secure access to sensitive databases, managing time-zone differences with team members, and ensuring timely response to critical incidents. To address these, it's important to establish clear communication protocols, leverage secure VPN or cloud-based management tools, and use automated monitoring systems to proactively detect issues. Staying organized and maintaining thorough documentation also helps ensure smooth collaboration with development and operations teams.

What Does a Remote SQL Server DBA Do?

As a remote SQL server DBA, you work from home to monitor a network that uses Microsoft's structured query language for its primary databases. In your role as a database administrator, you help keep databases secure, troubleshoot live issues, work with system administrators to ensure database changes are in-line with operational needs, maintain documentation of the database environment and infrastructure, and ensure 24/7 database availability. Other duties may include mentoring new team members in a virtual environment to help them develop the skills they need. Most remote SQL server DBAs work on-call on a rotating schedule.

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SQL database administrator

SQL database administrator

Accord Technologies Inc.

Jackson, MS • Remote

$51.25 - $64/hr

Contractor

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

SQL database administrator
Jackson, MS (Remote)
Duration: 30 months
Visa : Open
 
Needed skills: Windows 10, Server OS 2008/2012,  SQL Server 2008 & Higher ,SQL, security.
 
Job Description:
  • Technically skilled database administrator with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in SQL database administration.
  • In this role, the DBA will be the respondent to database problems that arise and carry out periodic maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Help write and optimize in-application SQL statements.
  • Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.
  • Prepare documentations and specifications.
  • Handle common database procedures such as upgrade, backup, recovery, migration, etc.
  • Profile server resource usage and optimize and tweak as necessary.
  • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
  • Responding in a timely manner to user-reported errors.
  • Protecting the database against threats or unauthorized access.
  • Ensuring that the database is adequately backed up and able to be recovered in the event of memory loss.
  • Reporting on metrics regarding usage and performance. Suggesting changes and improvements for database
  • maintenance or protection.
  • Regularly liaising with IT project managers and database programmers.
  • Designing databases with both front-end and back-end users in mind.
  • Experience with some of the modern relational databases
  • Skilled at optimizing large complicated SQL statements.
  • Knowledge of best practices when dealing with relational databases.
  • Capable of configuring popular database engines and orchestrating clusters as necessary.
  • Ability to plan resource requirements from high level specifications Capable of troubleshooting common database issues.
  • Familiar with tools that can aid with profiling server resource usage and optimizing
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as GitLab Familiar with SISS packages
  • Good verbal communication skills.