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SeniorDatabase Administrator

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Job Title Senior Database Administrator

Location Lansing, MI (Hybrid: 2 days onsite per week)

Interview Format In-person

Job Description

Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server 2016+ databases across on‑prem and Azure environments.

Configure and manage Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.

Implement and maintain HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups, geo‑replication, and point‑in‑time restore.

Ensure database security through Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and compliance with state standards.

Monitor database performance and perform tuning, indexing, and optimization.

Perform database patching, upgrades, and migration to newer versions or cloud environments.

Develop and maintain automation scripts for database maintenance and backups.

Support application teams in database design, performance improvement, and issue resolution.

Participate in on‑call rotation and provide production support as needed.

Qualifications

Database administration on SQL Server 2016 and upwards:

7+ Years

Knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VMs:

5+ Years

Implementing and managing HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, geo‑replication, point‑in‑time restore):

5+ Years

Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) within SQL Server:

3+ Years

Creating, updating, and maintaining system documentation:

3+ Years

Database security (user management, RBAC, encryption, compliance regulations):

5+ Years

Backup and recovery strategies for Azure SQL databases:

5+ Years

Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and related monitoring tools:

3+ Years

Scripting (PowerShell or Python) for automation and deployments:

3+ Years

Migrating on‑prem SQL Server databases to Azure SQL platforms:

3+ Years

ETL processes and tools (Azure Data Factory, SSIS):

3+ Years

Query optimization, index tuning, and database configuration:

5+ Years

24x7 database support including DR and incident response:

5+ Years

Installing, patching, and maintaining database software and clusters:

5+ Years

Database monitoring and troubleshooting using logs, trace files, alerts:

5+ Years

Space management and capacity planning across environments:

5+ Years

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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