Hi Team,
Role : Senior SQL Server DBA
Location : Boise, ID
Duration : 6+ Months
Job Description
We are seeking a senior-level SQL Server DBA to support a critical upgrade project from SQL Server2017 to 2022 . This role is focused on managing and upgrading SQL Server environments hosted on on-premises virtual machines (VMs) . The ideal candidate will have deep experience with high availability configurations, clustering, and disaster recovery in a virtualized infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments
- Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2017 to 2022 on virtualized infrastructure
- Expertise in clustering, high availability, and DR strategies using VMs
- Strong understanding of Hyper-V or VMware environments
- Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting
- Experience managing SQL Server on Windows Server in an on-premises data center
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with SQL Server components such as SSRS, SSIS, and Analysis Services
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Certified : Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalentFamiliarity with VM backup and snapshot strategiesExperience with monitoring tools like Redgate®, SolarWinds®, or Sentry One®Knowledge of hybrid DR strategies involving off-site or co-located data centersKnowledge of current Microsoft SQL Server licensingExperience in using and configuring 3rd party tools such as Redgate® monitoring toolsUnderstanding of Active Directory configuration requirements , including :Cluster Name Object (CNO) requirements for pre staged SQL Computer ObjectsDelegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs