Senior Database Administrator

Description

Title: Primary Sr. Database Administrator - SQL (Tier 3)

Location: Onsite Denver US (No Remote)

Datavail is hiring a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our high-performing team supporting mission-critical database systems across a wide range of clients and industries. As a leading managed services provider, we deliver 24x7 support through a proven multi-tiered model, consistently meeting and exceeding client SLAs.

We’re looking for a senior-level SQL Server DBA with deep experience in production environments and a strong background in consultative database services. The ideal candidate will serve as a Primary DBA for one or more clients, leading service delivery with a blend of reactive support and strategic guidance.

In this role, you will:

Advise clients on best practices around availability, performance, and security

Lead initiatives around architecture design, disaster recovery planning, capacity forecasting, and cost optimization

Own the end-to-end database service lifecycle, from backup strategy to proactive tuning

Collaborate directly with clients, including technical teams and executive stakeholders

Participate in the on-call rotation to support critical production issues and ensure high availability around the clock

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned DBA to take their career to the next level, working with cutting-edge technologies, cloud platforms, and industry-leading automation tools as part of one of the largest dedicated SQL Server support teams in North America.

Applicants must have the following experience in order to be considered for this position:

Mandatory SQL Server DBA Skills:

12+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years of hands-on expertise with SQL Server versions 2000 through 2022

Proven experience supporting SQL Server in both IaaS and PaaS deployments on AWS and Azure

Deep expertise in performance tuning, particularly SQL query optimization

Hands-on experience in clustered SQL Server environments and Always On Availability Groups

Proficient in configuring and managing Log Shipping, Replication, and Mirroring

Strong background in backup strategies and disaster recovery planning

Capable of providing 24x7 production support in high-availability environments

Solid knowledge of Windows Server environments, from 2003R2 onward

Extensive development experience in T-SQL, SSIS, and SSRS

Working experience with PowerShell

Holds either AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator credentials

Experience in the following other areas is required:

Proven experience in a Managed Services environment or in supporting multiple clients simultaneously

Demonstrated success in managing large-scale enterprise environments with 100+ SQL Server instances

Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct team members and delegate tasks effectively

Skilled in coordinating efforts between internal DBA teams and external clients to ensure alignment and service quality

Comfortable communicating with executive leadership as well as technical and non-technical stakeholders

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to convey information clearly and concisely