Senior Database Administrator

Netrio

. Address automated alerts, failures, incidents and client requests as they come in .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of HA/DR topologies. Proficient in TSQL optimization and database performance management, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to support client needs.

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Microsoft SQL Server AdministrationTSQL OptimizationHA/DR Topologies DesignDatabase Performance ManagementDatabase Security and Auditing

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Hard Skills

SQL Server InstallationSQL Server ConfigurationSQL Server MigrationTSQL WritingDatabase Backup and RecoveryDatabase PartitioningData CompressionLog ShippingReplicationAlwaysOn Availability Groups

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

PostgreSQLMongoDBAzure SQL DBAWS RDSDatabase Administration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MCSAMCSEDP-300DBA Certification

Industry Keywords

Change ManagementITIL ProcessesEnterprise InfrastructureDatabase Design Best PracticesVLDB Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureMongoDBMS SQL ServerPostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Address automated alerts, failures, incidents and client requests as they come in
Communicate clearly and efficiently with clients
Document and detail work performed in tasks
Serve as an individual contributor on the DBA team
Improve service through automation and process improvement
Support teammates in achieving team goals
Continuously improve knowledge of data technologies
Install, configure, patch and migrate Microsoft SQL Server instances
Design, implement, troubleshoot and fix SQL Server HA/DR topologies, including log shipping, replication, AlwaysOn availability groups and failover clustering
Facilitate client brainstorming meetings to review, analyze and assess business systems and needs
Handle database backup and recovery, access security and integrity, physical data storage design and administration
Manage database security and auditing
Create, change and improve SQL Server Agent tasks and maintenance plans
Monitor SQL Server maintenance tasks and troubleshoot failed processes
Write and optimize TSQL
Create reports, monitoring and alerts to support clients
Troubleshoot and resolve server, database and query performance issues and application sluggishness
Address anti-best practices in database design
Handle VLDBs, database partitioning and data compression
Implement Resource Governor, CDC and Distributed Availability Groups
Report to the Associate Director of Database

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of MS SQL Server experience
Good to have PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Azure SQL DB, AWS RDS administration experience
Extensive experience in designing, implementing, troubleshooting and fixing various HA/DR topologies with special focus on Transactional Replication and AlwaysOn Availability groups
Extensive experience in handling server, DB and query performance issues
Hands-on experience writing and optimizing TSQL
Related formal database education or DBA certification
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of database platforms in an enterprise infrastructure with the ability to utilize database administration tools
Industry certifications (MCSA, MCSE, DP-300) advantageous
Ability to meet stringent deadlines and handle multiple tasks
Familiar with Change Management and ITIL processes
Ability to provide timely and informative follow-up to end-users
Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize competing work demands with little oversight

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work (United States)