Senior Database Administrator

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Summary

Join our team as a SQL Server Database Administrator for a 6+ month contract (with potential extension) working 100% remotely. You will manage and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments, focusing on backup/restore, query optimization, logging, monitoring, and security. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaC tools (CDK, Terraform) is essential. The role requires expertise in database administration, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication. This is a W2 or 1099 opportunity; no C2C/3rd parties or visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an SQL Server Database Administrator
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL
  • Expertise in backup and restore strategies, query optimization, and monitoring
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-based databases (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Familiarity with authentication and authorization architectures
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CDK and Terraform
  • Experience working with both Windows and GNU/Linux environments
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments
  • Manage database backups using native tools and AWS Backup
  • Optimize queries
  • Handle vendor/shadow database queries
  • Implement logging and monitoring solutions
  • Integrate security systems
  • Design authentication and authorization frameworks
  • Oversee RDS and EC2 SQL Server and PostgreSQL upgrades
  • Work with both Windows and GNU/Linux environments
  • Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CDK and Terraform while managing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with vendor/shadow database queries
  • Knowledge of database security best practices

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