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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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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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