Lead Consultant SQL Server Admin

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We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Lead Consultant to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise database environments. The candidate will be responsible for SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability architecture, and database security, while leading database operations and supporting mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities
.Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments (2016/2019/2022)..Manage database backups, recovery, patching, and upgrades..Monitor database health, performance, and availability..Implement and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups..Configure Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Replication, and Disaster Recovery strategies..Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met for critical systems..Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks..Perform query tuning, index optimization, and database optimization..Monitor resource utilization using SQL monitoring tools..Implement database security best practices including:oRole-based access controloEncryptionoAudit logging.Support vulnerability remediation and compliance requirements..Automate database administration tasks using:oPowerShelloT-SQL.Develop scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and reporting..Monitor database performance and proactively resolve issues..Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for database incidents..Ensure minimal downtime and high system reliability..Support SQL Server deployments in cloud environments such as:oMicrosoft AzureoAWS RDS for SQL Server.Plan and execute database migrations (on-prem to cloud)..Act as technical lead for database administration activities..Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and security teams..Provide guidance to junior DBAs and support operational excellence.

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications / Skills.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.Microsoft SQL Server Administration.Always On Availability Groups.Database Performance Tuning.Backup & Recovery.High Availability & Disaster Recovery.T-SQL scripting.SQL Server Clustering.Replication.Log Shipping.Query optimization.Index tuning.Database monitoring tools.Tools & Technologies: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) && SQL Profiler.Performance Monitor.Redgate / SolarWinds / SentryOne (preferred).Experience with Azure SQL Database / Azure SQL Managed Instance.Experience with DevOps and CI/CD integration for databases.Knowledge of database security and compliance frameworks.Experience in large enterprise environments.Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.Excellent communication and stakeholder management.Ability to work in 24/7 production environments

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills
.Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.Microsoft SQL Server certifications

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