Senior SQL Database Administrator

Summary

Join F&G as a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain SQL Server environments on-premises and in Azure. You will support development teams with SSIS packages, SSAS cubes, and database deployments. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, and collaboration across teams. Responsibilities include administering and configuring SQL Server instances, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery, and optimizing database performance. You will also collaborate with developers and QA teams, automate operational tasks, and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA with exposure to both infrastructure and application DBA roles. F&G offers a flexible work environment with in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA, with exposure to both infrastructure and application DBA roles
• Solid hands-on experience with Azure SQL, SQL Server on Azure VMs, and hybrid database setups
• Strong skills in T-SQL, PowerShell, performance tuning, and troubleshooting complex issues
• Experience supporting SSIS, SSAS, and database deployments in DevOps environments
• Working knowledge of Control-M or similar job scheduling/automation tools
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Quest Spotlight, RedGate
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances across on-premises and Azure (including Azure SQL DB and SQL Server on Azure VMs)
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery using technologies like Always On, Log Shipping, and Replication
• Serve as an Application DBA by supporting database-related development workflows, including: Troubleshooting and maintaining SSIS packages
• Monitoring and optimizing SSAS cubes
• Supporting release management, deployments, and GitHub version control processes
• Tune SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures for optimal performance
• Design and manage backup, restore, and recovery strategies in Azure and on-prem
• Use tools like Control-M, SQL Agent, or similar schedulers to manage and monitor automated jobs
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to troubleshoot database-related issues
• Automate operational tasks using T-SQL and PowerShell scripts
• Maintain detailed documentation for systems, processes, and deployments
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation for production support
• Respond to database and user requests (tickets) in a timely manner and provide guidance to junior DBAs
• Communicate system health and performance metrics in both production and non-production environments to the leadership
• Conduct system maintenance activities including reviewing error logs and user-reported errors, then perform root cause analysis and develop remediation plans
• Create and oversee the implementation of policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to effectively administer the database environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Data Engineer

Benefits

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements