Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.
Job Title: SQL Server Database Administrator III
Location: Houston TX 77002
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
- We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (with Open-Source DB experience) with proven experience in Client scale environments across both on premises and cloud platforms.
- The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL Server along with hands on experience supporting widely used open source databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB, plus exposure to any other additional database technologies.
- This role will assist with installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support of SQL Server environments across both production and non-production systems in a fast-paced Client environment.
- Experience working with virtualized infrastructure, cloud technologies (Azure, AWS), and DevOps automation is critical.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Administration & Operations
- Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation.
- Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS platforms is a plus.
- Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring.
Performance, Troubleshooting & High Availability
- Troubleshoot SQL Server issues including performance, blocking, connectivity, integrity, and HA configuration issues.
- Support Always-On Availability Groups, failover clustering, Distributed Availability Groups, and related HA/DR technologies.
- Work with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure database reliability, security, performance, and recoverability.
Automation & Scripting
- Develop and maintain automation using T SQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows.
Cloud & DevOps Support
- Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments.
- Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives.
Operational Support & Collaboration
- Work within a ticketing system to manage incidents, service requests, and change requests.
- Provide real time support for deployments, production issues, and urgent operational tasks.
- Contribute to database standards, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands on experience as a SQL Server DBA.
- Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016 2022; SQL Server 2025 experience is a plus.
- Direct hands on experience managing PostgreSQL or MongoDB within production environments.
- Experience with Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration.
- Proficiency with HA technologies including Always-On AGs and Distributed Availability Groups.
- Experience with SQL Server in virtualized ecosystems (VMware); Zerto familiarity is a plus.
- Strong scripting skills: T SQL, PowerShell; exposure to Python/Ansible preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in SOX compliant or regulated environments.
- DevOps or automation focused background.
- Experience supporting Client applications with high transaction workloads.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.).
- Experience with other open source database platforms beyond PostgreSQL or MongoDB
- Experience with specialized cloud databases such as Snowflake is preferred.
Soft Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical issues to technical and non technical audiences.
- Collaborative, customer focused mindset with strong problem solving abilities.
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, ownership, and ability to meet deadlines.
Daily Tasks/Priorities Expected:
- Manage on-prem and cloud SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments.
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation.
- Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS/Mongo/Snowflake platforms is a plus.
- Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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