SQL Server DBA (L4 / SME)

Location: Jersey City, NJ
Employment Type: Contract
Work Authorization: USC / GC only
Engagement Type: C2C

Experience Requirements

  • 15+ years' experience working in an IT services organization.
  • 10+ years of SQL DBA experience covering implementation, production support, and project work.
  • 5+ years in an L3 / SME support role.
  • 5+ years in globally client-facing roles.
  • 5+ years of on-call support experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of ITIL processes.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong documentation skills, including MS SharePoint.

Mandatory Skills - SQL Server & Cloud Administration

  • Senior-level Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience in large, business-critical environments.
  • Performance tuning at both server and query level; working knowledge of Perfmon and SQL Server dynamic management views (DMVs).
  • Knowledge of SQL Server internals.
  • Knowledge of SQL partitioning and compression.
  • Hands-on experience with mirroring, replication, and Always On.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL Server clustering.
  • Hands-on experience with Integration Services, Reporting Services, and Analysis Services.
  • Strong knowledge of SSIS packages.
  • Automation experience with solid scripting ability - T-SQL, PowerShell, or Python.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL Server permissions and security policies.
  • Experience with AWS RDS.
  • MySQL knowledge and experience.
  • Linux knowledge.
  • Experience with Snowflake.
  • Willingness to take ownership and drive work independently rather than waiting for assignment.
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