[Remote] SQL Server Database Administrator
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Inabia Solutions and Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Database Administrator for a contracted remote role with a preference for candidates in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. The position administers SQL Server and Azure SQL environments, supports application development and data migration, optimizes database performance, and collaborates with technical and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support production SQL Server database environments and day-to-day database operations
- Support the full application development lifecycle, including planning, design, development, implementation, data migration, QA, data cleanup, and data administration
- Manage database security, availability, monitoring, and performance optimization
- Perform SQL software installation, configuration, upgrades, and Service Pack installations
- Conduct SQL Server health checks and deliver performance recommendations
- Execute SQL database migrations and upgrades from legacy servers and older SQL versions
- Perform data migration activities including extraction, cleansing, transformation, loading, and validation
- Deploy, configure, secure, back up, and maintain Azure SQL databases
- Integrate Azure SQL resources with other Azure services
- Develop and deploy database schemas across test and production environments
- Perform logical and physical database modeling
- Develop and maintain database structures, tables, relationships, and normalization standards
- Support Data Warehouse, Data Mart, and Power BI environments
- Coordinate database backup and restore activities
- Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers
- Engage in ongoing process improvement initiatives and proactively manage database-related issues
- Estimate work effort, schedule assigned activities, and track issues, risks, and action items
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve technical issues
- Assist with software releases and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
- Adhere to database standards and complete all assigned tasks within required timelines
- Work effectively both independently and within a team environment
Skills
- 7+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience
- 4+ years of production server database administration experience
- 3+ years of Data Analytics experience
- 1+ year of Azure Database Administration experience
- 1+ year of Data Warehouse experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Available to work core hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET
- Experience with Business Systems Analysis and Design
- Microsoft SQL High Availability / Always On experience
- Power BI Administration experience (highly desired)
Benefits
- Remote position
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