Database Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SQL Server Administration & Infrastructure

• Install configure patch and maintain SQL Server () in a VMware-based on-prem environment

• Administer Failover Cluster Instances (FCI) and Always On Availability Groups

• Partner with infrastructure teams on VM sizing storage (VMDK/RDM) and HA/vMotion compatibility

• Monitor system health performance and uptime across all environments

Performance & Capacity Management

• Monitor and tune performance using SSMS Query Store Extended Events DMVs and execution plans

• Troubleshoot query issues blocking deadlocks and resource contention

• Manage indexing statistics and maintenance plans

• Conduct capacity planning for CPU memory and storage in coordination with infrastructure teams

Backup Recovery & Disaster Recovery

• Design and maintain backup strategies (full differential transaction logs) aligned with RPO/RTO

• Perform and validate routine database restores

• Maintain and test DR processes including AG and FCI failover/failback

• Coordinate SQL-aware backups with VMware snapshot tools (e.g. Veeam)

Security & Compliance

• Implement security features (TDE Always Encrypted row-level security auditing)

• Manage access controls following least privilege principles

• Integrate with Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID)

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA internal policies and audit requirements

• Remediate vulnerabilities identified through scans and audits

Automation & Job Management

• Develop T-SQL and PowerShell scripts to automate DBA tasks

• Manage SQL Server Agent jobs (backups DBCC indexing alerts reporting)

• Standardize configurations across environments

• Support database deployments via CI/CD tools (e.g. SSDT Flyway Liquibase)

Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain documentation for configurations processes and runbooks

• Participate in change management and after-hours deployments

• Collaborate with infrastructure networking security and application teams

• Provide Tier 2/3 support and participate in a rotating 247 support schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field

• Relevant technical certification in Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent preferred

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration in a production environment

• Experience with Always On Availability Groups and/or Windows Server Failover Clustering

• Experience supporting SQL Server in a VMware-virtualized environment

• Proficiency with T-SQL SQL Server Agent SSMS and performance tuning tools (Query Store Extended Events DMVs execution plans)

• Experience with backup and recovery strategies including transaction log management

• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory

• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation

• Understanding of database security practices (user/role management TDE auditing)

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and participate in a rotating after-hours support schedule.

SPECIALIZATION

• Deep expertise in SQL Server performance tuning and optimization using advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting tools

• Advanced implementation and support of high availability architectures including Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances

• Hands-on experience optimizing SQL Server workloads within VMware environments including VM sizing storage configuration and HA/DRS alignment

• Advanced T-SQL development for performance-critical database objects and query optimization

CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

• VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) or equivalent certification

• Experience with SQL Server data platform tools including SSIS SSRS and SSAS

• Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds DPA SentryOne SQL Sentry Redgate SQL Monitor)

• Exposure to Azure SQL Managed Instance or Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server environments

• Experience with database DevOps and source control practices (e.g. SSDT Git Flyway Liquibase)

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires participation in a rotating after-hours support schedule to assist with scheduled maintenance windows and emergency database incidents. Employees working in an administrative role who are Medic-certified EMT/EMT-P may be considered essential personnel depending on circumstances.

Interested applicants must ensure completion of the following steps NO LATER THAN JULY 24TH 2026to be considered for the position.

• Complete the online application and upload a resumein the UKG recruitment portal.

SALARY RANGE. $43.22 - $58.65/hr

If you have any further questions please contact MEDIC Recruitment at

Required Experience:

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