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Database Administrator (DBA) - Remote

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Software Development
Contract
USA
$50 - $100000/year

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Managed Instance (MI) for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is essential in maintaining the performance, integrity, security, and availability of our data infrastructure. The selected candidate will initially join on a contract basis, with the opportunity to convert to a full-time role based on team fit and job performance.

In Short

  • Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server databases hosted on Azure SQL Managed Instances.
  • Perform routine maintenance, including backups, patching, integrity checks, and disaster recovery.
  • Monitor database health using built-in tools and third-party performance monitoring solutions.
  • Apply performance tuning techniques to optimize indexes, queries, and configurations.
  • Implement and enforce database security standards, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry regulations, and data governance best practices.
  • Design, develop, and maintain T-SQL stored procedures, functions, views, and scripts.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize data access patterns and design scalable database objects.
  • Support developers in writing efficient queries and troubleshooting performance issues.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions regarding data warehousing and analytics integrations.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Expertise in writing and optimizing T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, and queries.
  • Solid understanding of indexing strategies, execution plans, and locking mechanisms.
  • Experience in backup/restore strategies, high availability, and disaster recovery.
  • Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage Gen2, or other cloud data platform components.
  • Understanding of data security best practices in cloud-based environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Detail-oriented, with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for conversion to full-time role.
  • Work in a rapidly expanding company.
  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Competitive hourly rate during contract phase.
  • Comprehensive benefits upon conversion to permanent status.

C.R.B.C.B

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is a dynamic organization focused on providing comprehensive HR, administrative, and payroll support. With a commitment to fostering professional growth, the company offers a collaborative work environment where employees can thrive. Located in Fairfax, VA, Cordia Resources emphasizes a balance between remote and in-office work, ensuring flexibility for its team members. The company values innovation and efficiency, seeking tech-savvy individuals to help shape its HR policies and processes while contributing to the overall success of the organization.

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