SQL Database Administrator

MBS is hiring a SQL DBA in Columbus, OH. This position is a full-time, temp to hire opportunity.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage distributed SQL servers in multi-datacenter environments.

· Provide Tier III technical support and troubleshoot complex issues.

· Monitor daily SQL operations and performance.

· Recommend and implement solutions for optimization.

· Configure SQL services (e.g., security, JDBC, clusters).

· Plan and execute installations, upgrades, migrations, and patching.

· Build and maintain new SQL environments.

· Assist developers with SQL design and programming.

· Support code deployments in dev/test/prod environments.

· Work with network, IIS, and storage teams on configurations.

· Participate in design/implementation meetings and cross-functional projects.

· Support tools like Jenkins, Ansible, Bitbucket, Maven, Nginx, etc.

· Design and configure cluster nodes and interconnects.

· Implement log shipping, replication, standby servers, and tune load balancing.

· Contribute to database architecture, capacity planning, and resource management.

· Lead risk mitigation and compliance adherence.

· Propose design/process improvements for cost/performance.

· Drive database automation and enforce best practices.

· Lead meetings, guide junior staff, and document project plans.

· Communicate with clients on deployments and upgrades.

· Work with virtualized environments (Unix/Linux/AIX).

· Modify storage structures as business needs evolve.

REQUIREMENTS

· SQL Server DBA certification is preferred

· Must be very dependable and experienced SQL DBA to work with SQL apps within the Cloud environment

· Experience as SQL Server DBA

· Maintaining SQL database within the Azure Cloud

· 4 years of college

· Ability to work in fast-paced environment.