SQL Database Administrator

Title: SQL Database Administrator

Location: Westlake, OH (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Compensation: $90,000 - $155,000 (commensurate with experience)

No c2c or third party candidates at this time

Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Database Administrator (SQL Server) to support and optimize enterprise database environments in a high-volume production setting. This role will be responsible for ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability across critical systems, with a strong emphasis on performance tuning, query optimization, and high availability.

This is a highly visible position where you'll take ownership of database health and play a key role in supporting business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server environments across multiple production systems
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and configuration improvements
• Design and maintain database structures, storage strategies, and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to performance, availability, and data integrity
• Develop and maintain T-SQL scripts , automation processes, and maintenance jobs
• Implement and support backup, recovery, and high availability solutions (Always On, clustering, log shipping)
• Apply database patches, upgrades, and security best practices
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to improve application performance and scalability
• Document database configurations, processes, and procedures

Required Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server in production environments (level dependent)
• Strong expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing
• Advanced proficiency in T-SQL scripting and SQL Server Agent job automation
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, failover clustering, log shipping)
• Hands-on experience with backup and recovery strategies
• Strong troubleshooting skills across performance, stability, and data integrity issues
• Solid understanding of database security and best practices
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-transaction or high-volume database environments
• Exposure to job scheduling or automation tools (e.g., ActiveBatch)
• Familiarity with infrastructure or cloud environments

What You'll Get

• Opportunity to work in a stable, enterprise environment supporting critical systems
• High-impact role with visibility and ownership
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Long-term career growth in a performance-focused environment

Additional Information

This role is 100% onsite in Westlake, OH and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in a professional office setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.