Database Administrator

Summary

Join Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) as a seasoned SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to support the Service Operations – SQL DB team. This 100% remote role, available to those residing in CA, WA, TX, or AZ, requires managing SQL Server environments, focusing on high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning. You will design, implement, and support AlwaysOn Availability Groups, mirroring, and clustering, as well as perform migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning for SQL Server databases. The position demands strong judgment, technical expertise, and collaboration across IT and business teams. This is a contract position lasting from 8/11/2025 – 2/10/2026 with an hourly rate of $65/hr - $75/hr. The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments and juggle multiple projects effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA
• Hands-on experience with AlwaysOn Availability Groups
• Experience with SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery configurations
• Strong background in performance tuning and query optimization
• Experience developing with SSIS
• Skilled in PowerShell and T-SQL scripting
• Experience managing SQL Server migrations and upgrades
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks daily
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working within enterprise IT environments and adhering to compliance protocols

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level SQL Server database administration across multiple concurrent projects
• Design, implement, and support AlwaysOn Availability Groups, mirroring, and clustering
• Perform migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning for SQL Server databases
• Develop and maintain SSIS packages and database scripts using T-SQL and PowerShell
• Partner with Project Managers and other DBAs to estimate resource needs, identify dependencies, and manage risk
• Follow established standards for database security, patching, and change management
• Communicate project status, risks, and technical issues clearly and proactively
• Maintain open and collaborative communication across cross-functional teams
• Ensure database systems are highly available and reliable