SQL DBA

Location: Hybrid – Southfield, MI | Duration: 6 months | Interview type: Video | Visa restrictions: No sponsorship available

Required Skills

• Proven experience (4 years) administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in a production environment
• Thorough knowledge of SQL Server administration, T‑SQL development, database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience managing SQL Server security, permissions, authentication, auditing, and encryption
• Experience with PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation (a plus)
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices related to database security
• Experience supporting healthcare and financial environments

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments
• Monitor database performance, availability, capacity, and resource utilization to ensure optimal operation
• Monitor database growth and proactively recommend storage, performance, and scalability improvements
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues and other database‑related incidents
• Design, implement, and maintain database maintenance plans, including index management, statistics updates, and integrity checks
• Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to meet recovery objectives
• Perform database restorations and periodically validate backup integrity and recoverability
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity testing activities
• Collaborate with software development and business analysis teams to review and recommend database design, schema changes, and application deployments
• Implement and maintain database security controls, including user access management, role‑based permissions, encryption, and auditing
• Work alongside IT security and compliance teams to ensure databases meet HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain SQL scripts, stored procedures, automation processes, and database documentation
• Assist with migration of on‑premises databases to cloud‑based platforms, including Azure SQL services where applicable
• Improve existing, or create new, processes and procedures for database administration, troubleshooting, and operational support
• Stay up to date on emerging database technologies, security practices, and industry standards
• Provide on‑call and after‑hours support as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned