Administrator (DBA)
Contract
position.
Role: SQL Server
Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Houston, TX
(Need Local with DL)
Interview: Onsite
SQL Server DBA (20162022), HA/DR (Always On, clustering), PostgreSQL/MongoDB,
Azure & AWS, VMware, T-SQL & Power scripting, performance tuning,
backup/recovery, automation (Python/Ansible).
Responsibilities
Manage,
monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, QA,
and production environments
Install,
configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server instances
Support
and administer PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in production
Perform
database backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning/testing
Implement
and support high availability solutions such as Always On
Availability Groups and failover clustering
Troubleshoot
database performance, blocking, and connectivity issues
Develop
automation scripts using T-SQL, Power, Python, or Ansible
Manage
database environments across Azure and AWS cloud platforms
Work
closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams for deployments
and optimization
Support
incident management and production issues in real-time
Ensure
database security, integrity, and performance tuning
Required
5+
years of experience as a SQL Server DBA (SQL Server 20162022)
Strong
experience with high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions
Hands-on
experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB
Experience
working with Azure and AWS cloud environments
Strong
knowledge of VMware or virtualized environments
Proficiency
in T-SQL and Power scripting
Experience
with performance tuning and optimization
Preferred
Exposure
to SQL Server 2025
Experience
with Zerto for disaster recovery
Familiarity
with Python or Ansible for automation
Experience
working in DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines
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