Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

About the role

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator (DBA) who will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance, security, and availability of SQL database environments. This role supports business-critical applications by ensuring databases operate efficiently, securely, and reliably while assisting with database design, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize efficiency.
• Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Manage database security, including user access, permissions, and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot database issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain high availability and replication solutions.
• Develop and maintain database maintenance plans, jobs, and monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with developers and application teams to optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database structures.
• Support database upgrades, migrations, and patch management activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Monitor storage capacity and plan for future database growth.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability across database systems.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, T-SQL, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies, database maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) technologies such as Always On Availability Groups, clustering, or replication.
• Experience with database monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of database security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• Microsoft SQL Server certifications.
• Experience with cloud database platforms such as Microsoft Azure SQL Database or AWS RDS.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD processes.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $128k – $134k. Final pay is determined by relevant work experience, skills, certifications, competencies, education, and contract provisions.

Benefits

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401(k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit