SQL Server DBA

Job Title: SQL Server DBA

Location:

Little Rock, AR (Hybrid)

Experience:

13+ Years

Employment Type:

C2C – Long Term

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SQL Server DBA with strong expertise in database administration, performance tuning, and high availability. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing SQL Server environments while ensuring reliability, security, and disaster recovery readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies
• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery (DR) processes
• Ensure high availability using clustering, replication, or Always On
• Monitor database health and proactively resolve issues
• Work closely with application and infrastructure teams
• Implement database security and compliance best practices
• Support database upgrades, migrations, and patching

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience in SQL Server Administration
• Expertise in performance tuning and query optimization
• Experience with Windows Server environments
• Knowledge of Azure (SQL Azure / cloud integration)
• Strong experience in backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting tools