SQL Database Administrator

About the role

Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. We are presently seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator who will work out of our corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, and is committed to ensuring overall business success and corporate governance. In addition to a vast portfolio of high-performance photonic products and technologies, Excelitas offers single source convenience and reliability for integrated end-to-end photonic solutions—from light source to sensor, and everything in between. We excel at delivering innovative and customized components, sub-assemblies, and fully integrated photonic systems to meet the unique illumination, optronic, sensing, and optical technology needs of global OEM customers. This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person; no sponsorship offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments;
• Manage SQL Server clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and disaster recovery configurations;
• Perform monthly patching, upgrades, and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime;
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues;
• Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies;
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability and compliance;
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and monitoring tools for proactive management;
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and runbooks;
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience);
• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments;
• Strong experience with SQL Server upgrades;
• Proven experience managing SQL Server clusters and Always On Availability Groups;
• Solid understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies;
• Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory integration;
• Knowledge of database security, compliance standards, and data encryption practices;
• Experience performing patching, upgrades, and database migrations;
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills;
• Must be a US Person; no sponsorship offered for this position;

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting, Azure SQL, or cloud-based SQL services;
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., SCOM, Redgate, SolarWinds, Idera);
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management procedures;
• Experience with SAP Security is a plus;

Benefits

• Relocation offered;

Schedule

• 4 days a week in office position; no remote candidates will be considered.