Senior MS SQL Database Administrator - W2 ONLY - Remote

• NOTE: W2 ONLY - REMOTE • NOTE: W2 ONLY - REMOTE • NOTE: W2 ONLY - REMOTE Contract to Perm role See job description below. Azure certs a strong plus as well as MY SQL. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing Managed Services Provider. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Level 4 Senior MS SQL Database Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of MS SQL and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This is a senior-level position that requires extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex database environments. This position is supported by a 24x7x365 team, but occasional evening and weekend work maybe required to handle emergencies or perform system maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Database Administration & Operations · Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases in production environments. · Perform hands-on database management including installations, upgrades, patching, backups, restores, and migrations. · Monitor, tune, and optimize SQL Server performance and capacity. · Troubleshoot complex SQL Server issues and serve as an escalation point. · Support MySQL databases as needed for hybrid or customer environments. Managed Services & Reliability · Deliver customer-facing managed database services aligned with contractual SLAs and SLOs. · Participate in 24×7 on-call rotation supporting enterprise production environments. · Lead or contribute to major incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews. · Ensure database platforms meet standards for high availability, disaster recovery, and security. Azure & Hybrid Database Platforms · Support SQL Server workloads in Azure (Azure SQL VM, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database). · Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams on hybrid SQL Server architectures. · Provide support for MySQL in Azure or on-premises as secondary responsibility. Customer Engagement · Act as a technical point of contact for enterprise MSP customers. · Participate in customer technical reviews, planning sessions, and operational discussions. · Translate customer requirements into stable, supportable SQL Server solutions. · Support onboarding of new SQL Server environments. Automation & Continuous Improvement · Develop and maintain automation for routine SQL Server DBA tasks (T-SQL, PowerShell, scripts). · Improve monitoring, alerting, documentation, and operational processes. · Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. · Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders. · Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and technologies. Qualifications & Experience: Required: · Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. · Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate. · Experience o 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or similar role. o Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise production environments. o Experience supporting managed services or customer-facing SQL Server environments. o Deep understanding of SQL Server HA/DR technologies (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, replication, log shipping). o Proven experience with backup and recovery, performance tuning, and capacity planning. o Solid understanding of SQL Server security and compliance best practices. o Experience supporting SQL Server in Azure and hybrid environments. o Experience with Azure SQL services (Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database). · Ability to participate in 24×7 on-call rotations. · Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. · Strong communication and teamwork abilities. · Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Apply tot his job