| Job Title: | Senior SQL DBA (Remote) |
| Location: | Boise ID |
| Duration: | 12 months |
| Pay Rate: | $75/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $70/hr on W2 |
| Note | Interview: Either Webcam or In Person |
| Job Description | Seeking senior SQL Server DBA to lead upgrade from 2017 to 2022 and support current on-prem VM environments. Must have strong experience in high availability clustering and disaster recovery in virtualized infrastructure. Client is 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. Key Responsibilities - Lead the upgrade of SQL Server 2017 to 2022 in a complex on-prem VM-based environment
- Maintain and troubleshoot Always on Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to manage VM configurations storage and networking
- Support both production and disaster recovery (DR) environments
- Perform performance tuning capacity planning and backup/restore operations
- Create and maintain detailed documentation and procedures
- Provide on-call support as needed
- Provide direction as needed for other DBA contractors on work required to be performed
- Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams
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| Top Skills & Years of Experience | 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 centre
- 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 equivalent
- Familiarity with VM backup and snapshot strategies
- Experience with monitoring tools like Redgate SolarWinds or Sentry One
- Knowledge of hybrid DR strategies involving off-site or co-located data canters
- Knowledge of current Microsoft SQL Server licensing
- Experience in using and configuring 3rd party tools such as Redgate monitoring tools
- Understanding of Active Directory configuration requirements including:
- Cluster Name Object (CNO) requirements for pre staged SQL Computer Objects
- Delegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs
- Understanding of DNS configuration requirements to support dynamic updates for SQL Server listeners and CNOs in high availability scenarios
Note: While the contractor will not directly manage AD or DNS they will work closely with the Server Support team to facilitate necessary changes and ensure proper configuration. Required/Desired Skills | Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience | | MS SQL Server DBA experience | Required | 7 | Years | | Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2017 to 2022 on virtualized infrastructure | Required | 3 | Years | | Experiencing upgrading SQL server 2017 to 2022 | Required | 2 | Years | | Experience maintaining and setup of High Availability and Clustering | Required | 5 | Years | | Hyper-V or VMware virtualization knowledge | Required | 2 | Years | | Proficient writing T-SQL and PowerShell scripts | Required | 7 | Years | | Windows Server 2022 experience | Required | 2 | Years | | Experience with setup and maintenance of SQL server components such as SSRS SSIS and Analysis Services | Required | 7 | Years | | Strong problem-solving and communication skills | Required | 7 | Years | | Microsoft DBA Certification | Required | 5 | Years | | VM backup/snapshot strategy experience | Highly desired | 4 | Years | | Experience with Hybrid disaster recovery strategies | Highly desired | 4 | Years | | Active directory Knowledge - Cluster Name Objects (CNO) in HA setups | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Familiarity and experience with Microsoft SQL Server licensing options/strategies | Highly desired | 2 | Years | | Familiarity with VM backup and snapshot strategies | Highly desired | 2 | Years | | Monitoring Tools such as Redgate Solar Winds or Sentry One | Desired | 3 | Years | | DNS configuration for SQL listeners and CNOs in HA setup | Nice to have | 3 | Years | | Delegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs | Nice to have | 2 | Years | |
| Recruiter Details: | Sravani Sarvani at Two Eight One Seven Six Nine - One Two Six Four |
About US:
GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality timeliness and budgetary considerations we consistently strive to exceed client expectations building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development covering information security software development consulting and IT audits. We excel in managing critical time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.
Job Title: Senior SQL DBA (Remote) Location: Boise ID Duration: 12 months Pay Rate: $75/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $70/hr on W2 Note Interview: Either Webcam or In Person Job Description Seeking senior SQL Server DBA to lead upgrade from 2017 to 2022 and ...
| Job Title: | Senior SQL DBA (Remote) |
| Location: | Boise ID |
| Duration: | 12 months |
| Pay Rate: | $75/hr on C2C / 1099 all inclusive (OR) $70/hr on W2 |
| Note | Interview: Either Webcam or In Person |
| Job Description | Seeking senior SQL Server DBA to lead upgrade from 2017 to 2022 and support current on-prem VM environments. Must have strong experience in high availability clustering and disaster recovery in virtualized infrastructure. Client is 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. Key Responsibilities - Lead the upgrade of SQL Server 2017 to 2022 in a complex on-prem VM-based environment
- Maintain and troubleshoot Always on Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)
- Collaborate with infrastructure teams to manage VM configurations storage and networking
- Support both production and disaster recovery (DR) environments
- Perform performance tuning capacity planning and backup/restore operations
- Create and maintain detailed documentation and procedures
- Provide on-call support as needed
- Provide direction as needed for other DBA contractors on work required to be performed
- Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams
|
| Top Skills & Years of Experience | 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 centre
- 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 equivalent
- Familiarity with VM backup and snapshot strategies
- Experience with monitoring tools like Redgate SolarWinds or Sentry One
- Knowledge of hybrid DR strategies involving off-site or co-located data canters
- Knowledge of current Microsoft SQL Server licensing
- Experience in using and configuring 3rd party tools such as Redgate monitoring tools
- Understanding of Active Directory configuration requirements including:
- Cluster Name Object (CNO) requirements for pre staged SQL Computer Objects
- Delegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs
- Understanding of DNS configuration requirements to support dynamic updates for SQL Server listeners and CNOs in high availability scenarios
Note: While the contractor will not directly manage AD or DNS they will work closely with the Server Support team to facilitate necessary changes and ensure proper configuration. Required/Desired Skills | Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience | | MS SQL Server DBA experience | Required | 7 | Years | | Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2017 to 2022 on virtualized infrastructure | Required | 3 | Years | | Experiencing upgrading SQL server 2017 to 2022 | Required | 2 | Years | | Experience maintaining and setup of High Availability and Clustering | Required | 5 | Years | | Hyper-V or VMware virtualization knowledge | Required | 2 | Years | | Proficient writing T-SQL and PowerShell scripts | Required | 7 | Years | | Windows Server 2022 experience | Required | 2 | Years | | Experience with setup and maintenance of SQL server components such as SSRS SSIS and Analysis Services | Required | 7 | Years | | Strong problem-solving and communication skills | Required | 7 | Years | | Microsoft DBA Certification | Required | 5 | Years | | VM backup/snapshot strategy experience | Highly desired | 4 | Years | | Experience with Hybrid disaster recovery strategies | Highly desired | 4 | Years | | Active directory Knowledge - Cluster Name Objects (CNO) in HA setups | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Familiarity and experience with Microsoft SQL Server licensing options/strategies | Highly desired | 2 | Years | | Familiarity with VM backup and snapshot strategies | Highly desired | 2 | Years | | Monitoring Tools such as Redgate Solar Winds or Sentry One | Desired | 3 | Years | | DNS configuration for SQL listeners and CNOs in HA setup | Nice to have | 3 | Years | | Delegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs | Nice to have | 2 | Years | |
| Recruiter Details: | Sravani Sarvani at Two Eight One Seven Six Nine - One Two Six Four |
About US:
GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality timeliness and budgetary considerations we consistently strive to exceed client expectations building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development covering information security software development consulting and IT audits. We excel in managing critical time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.
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