SQL Database Manager

We are looking for an SQL Database Manager to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced database professional to lead database strategy and operations, ensuring performance, security, and reliability across critical systems, in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee SQL Server database environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security

Lead database design, architecture, and optimization efforts across multiple systems

Develop and enforce backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

Monitor database performance and proactively resolve issues to maintain uptime

Manage a team of database administrators/developers, providing guidance and mentorship

Partner with application and development teams to support database needs for new and existing systems

Establish and maintain database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards

Oversee database upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning

Identify opportunities to improve database performance, scalability, and efficiency

Qualifications

6+ years of SQL Server database administration/management experience, including prior leadership experience

Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and optimization

Experience with backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Experience managing or mentoring database team members

What Our Client Offers

Real ownership over database architecture and strategy, not just day-to-day administration

Hybrid schedule based in Columbus, OH

Direct collaboration with application and development teams shaping system design

Leadership responsibility over a growing database team

A stable environment with room to modernize and optimize legacy systems #J-18808-Ljbffr