SQL Database Administrator

Kforce has a client in Brunswick, GA that is seeking a SQL Database Administrator. Summary: The SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting mission-critical applications in a large enterprise environment. This position ensures data integrity, performance, and availability across multiple systems and supports both operational and development teams with advanced SQL expertise. Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in production, test, and development environments
• Develop, implement, and monitor database policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and performance
• Create and maintain database objects such as tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, and functions
• Perform database tuning, optimization, indexing, and query analysis to enhance application performance
• Manage database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies in accordance with organizational policies
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues, connectivity errors, and replication failures
• Coordinate with application developers, system administrators, and network engineers to support integration and deployment activities
• Perform routine database upgrades, patching, and version migrations to maintain compliance and performance standards
• Implement data security and access controls consistent with DHS and enterprise cybersecurity policies
• Generate detailed reports on database health, capacity, and utilization for management and audit purposes
• Provide mentorship and technical support to development and operations teams on SQL best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, System Analysis, or a related field
• Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and administering Microsoft SQL Server databases (SQL Server 2012 or newer); A strong background in database architecture, and proven ability to manage, tune, and secure SQL environments at scale
• Proficiency in T-SQL scripting, database architecture, and relational database design
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Agent
• Proven ability to manage database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies
• Understanding of backup/recovery, replication, and high availability (HA/DR) configurations (Always On, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Clustering)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills