Database Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SQL Server Administration & Infrastructure

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  Install, configure, patch, and maintain SQL Server (2016, 2019, 2022) in a VMware-based, on-prem environment

  
  


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  Administer Failover Cluster Instances (FCI) and Always On Availability Groups

  
  


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  Partner with infrastructure teams on VM sizing, storage (VMDK/RDM), and HA/vMotion compatibility

  
  


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  Monitor system health, performance, and uptime across all environments

  
  

Performance & Capacity Management

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  Monitor and tune performance using SSMS, Query Store, Extended Events, DMVs, and execution plans

  
  


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  Troubleshoot query issues, blocking, deadlocks, and resource contention

  
  


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  Manage indexing, statistics, and maintenance plans

  
  


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  Conduct capacity planning for CPU, memory, and storage in coordination with infrastructure teams

  
  

Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery 

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  Design and maintain backup strategies (full, differential, transaction logs) aligned with RPO/RTO

  
  


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  Perform and validate routine database restores

  
  


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  Maintain and test DR processes, including AG and FCI failover/failback

  
  


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  Coordinate SQL-aware backups with VMware snapshot tools (e.g., Veeam)

  
  

Security & Compliance

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  Implement security features (TDE, Always Encrypted, row-level security, auditing)

  
  


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  Manage access controls following least privilege principles

  
  


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  Integrate with Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID)

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with HIPAA, internal policies, and audit requirements

  
  


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  Remediate vulnerabilities identified through scans and audits

  
  

Automation & Job Management

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  Develop T-SQL and PowerShell scripts to automate DBA tasks

  
  


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  Manage SQL Server Agent jobs (backups, DBCC, indexing, alerts, reporting)

  
  


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  Standardize configurations across environments

  
  


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  Support database deployments via CI/CD tools (e.g., SSDT, Flyway, Liquibase)

  
  

Documentation & Collaboration

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  Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and runbooks

  
  


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  Participate in change management and after-hours deployments

  
  


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  Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams

  
  


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  Provide Tier 2/3 support and participate in 24×7 on-call rotation

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

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  Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

  
  


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  Relevant technical certification in Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent preferred

  
  


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  Minimum 5 years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration in a production environment

  
  


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  Experience with Always On Availability Groups and/or Windows Server Failover Clustering

  
  


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  Experience supporting SQL Server in a VMware-virtualized environment

  
  


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  Proficiency with T-SQL, SQL Server Agent, SSMS, and performance tuning tools (Query Store, Extended Events, DMVs, execution plans)

  
  


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  Experience with backup and recovery strategies, including transaction log management

  
  


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  Working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory

  
  


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  Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation

  
  


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  Understanding of database security practices (user/role management, TDE, auditing)

  
  


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  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

  
  


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  Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  
  


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  Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and participate in an on-call rotation

  
  

SPECIALIZATION

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  Deep expertise in SQL Server performance tuning and optimization using advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tools

  
  


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  Advanced implementation and support of high availability architectures, including Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances

  
  


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  Hands-on experience optimizing SQL Server workloads within VMware environments, including VM sizing, storage configuration, and HA/DRS alignment

  
  


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  Advanced T-SQL development for performance-critical database objects and query optimization

  
  

CERTIFICATIONS

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  Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

  
  


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  VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification

  
  


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  Experience with SQL Server data platform tools, including SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS

  
  


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  Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds DPA, SentryOne SQL Sentry, Redgate SQL Monitor)

  
  


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  Exposure to Azure SQL Managed Instance or Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server environments

  
  


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  Experience with database DevOps and source control practices (e.g., SSDT, Git, Flyway, Liquibase)

  
  

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: After-hours availability is required for scheduled maintenance windows, emergency database incidents, and participation in the IT on-call rotation. Employees working in an administrative role who are Medic-certified EMT/EMT-P may be considered essential personnel depending on circumstances

Interested applicants must ensure completion of the following steps NO LATER THAN JULY 24TH 2026 to be considered for the position.

• Complete the online application and upload a resume in the UKG recruitment portal.

 SALARY RANGE. $43.22 - $58.65/hr 

If you have any further questions please contact MEDIC Recruitment at [email protected]