SQL Server DBA - hybrid

We are looking for a SQL Server Database Administrator contractor in Columbus, Ohio who will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our enterprise applications. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Hybrid - On-site 3 days a week

For the first couple of weeks, it could be 5 days a week for onboarding. We would also like to have someone who lives locally POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Installation, Administration and Maintenance of SQL Server Instances

Create users and assign permissions based on the level of database access the user would need

Support client's data engineering project

Troubleshoot various problems that arise in the day-to-day operations and fix the issues

Monitoring and Performance Tuning; Physical Server Level, Database level (Database settings and options) and query tuning to include index optimizations

Database growth vs disk space available, audits, resource monitoring (I/O bottlenecks, memory pressure, CPU use)

Manage Maintenance Plans

Monitor backups to ensure they are being performed regularly

From time to time recover the databases to a specific point of time, as per the requests QUALIFICATIONS:

Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience.

Microsoft Azure experience

SSIS / SSAS / SSRS experience

Data Warehousing experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience.