Blackbaud
Database Administrator, Staff
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- Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server instances on-premises and in Azure IaaS.
- Ensure high availability, security, backup, and disaster recovery of SQL Server databases.
- Monitor, analyze, and tune database and server performance; troubleshoot complex issues.
- Develop and implement cloud migration strategies with validation and testing.
- Deploy and manage SQL Server workloads utilizing Azure services for optimization.
- Design and implement PowerShell-based automation for database administration tasks.
- Mentor technical team members and lead design and implementation initiatives.
- Minimum 2+ years of SQL Server DBA experience with expertise in on-premises SQL, Azure IaaS, PowerShell automation, and cloud migration.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration, backup/recovery, security, and performance tuning.
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or C# for automation; experience with Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance.
- Experience with monitoring tools like SQL Sentry and Azure Monitor, and strong understanding of SDLC and CI/CD practices.
- Ability to work flexible hours and provide 24x7x365 production support when needed.
Database Administrator, Staff Full Description
About:
We are seeking an experienced Staff SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in onâpremises SQL Server, PowerShell automation, Azure IaaS, and cloud migration. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and availability of SQL Server platforms supporting multiple products and services.
What you'll be doing:
- Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server instances across onâpremises and Azure IaaS environments.
- Create, maintain, and optimize database objects while ensuring high availability, security, backup, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Monitor, analyze, and tune database and server performance; troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
- Develop and execute cloud migration strategies, including assessment, planning, coordination, validation, and postâmigration testing.
- Deploy and manage SQL Server workloads in Azure IaaS, leveraging Azure services for performance, monitoring, and integration.
- Design and implement PowerShellâbased automation for routine and complex database administration tasks.
- Optimize query performance and server configurations; provide onâcall support during critical incidents and maintenance windows.
- Mentor and coach team members; lead technical design and implementation initiatives.
- Represent the team in technical forums and influence the longâterm strategy for SQL Server infrastructure.
What we'll want you to have:
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA with deep expertise in onâpremises SQL, Azure IaaS, PowerShell automation, and cloud migration.
- Strong handsâon knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration, backup and recovery, security, and performance tuning.
- Experience with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
- Strong understanding of SDLC and CI/CD practices.
- High proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or C# for automation and scripting.
- Extensive experience with TâSQL and SQL.
- Background in database engineering and/or software engineering.
- Proven experience leading small, focused technical teams to deliver projects.
- Experience using monitoring tools such as SQL Sentry, Azure Monitor, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of database performance monitoring and tuning techniques.
- Demonstrated success in planning and executing onâpremises to cloud migration initiatives.
- Excellent problemâsolving skills with strong bigâpicture thinking.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across crossâfunctional teams.
- Ability to work flexible hours based on business priorities.
- Commitment to delivering work that meets quality, security, and operability standards.
- Availability to support 24x7x365 productionâimpacting incidents or key customer events when required.
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