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Position: Senior System Database Administrator Location: Miramar, FL (priority) or Dallas, TX contract to hire Key Responsibilities: The individual must be able to perform the following tasks: • Lead the planning, installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases. • Monitor database performance, implement tuning improvements, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery strategies. • Design and implement database security policies, backup and recovery strategies, and data retention plans. • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to optimize database design and support application performance. • Support the development, implementation and daily administration of SQL Server databases • Oversee database change management and release processes. • Develop and maintain documentation for database systems, processes, and procedures. • Establish and enforce database standards, policies, and procedures across environments. • Drive automation initiatives to streamline database operations and reduce manual tasks. • Lead database migration and upgrade projects, including cloud adoption strategies (Azure, AWS). • Support business continuity planning and testing for database systems. • Work with the application teams and 3rd party vendors to monitor all SQL databases and provide tuning recommendations as needed. • Perform all routine scheduled SQL Server and database maintenance. • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to database management and architecture. Qualifications: • Minimum 10 years of experience working with SQL Server as a database administrator. • Minimum 7 years of experience working with large, complex databases in a mid-to-large size enterprise environment. • Experience with Cloud services AWS and Azure. • Experience working with SQL Server Integration Services and Reporting Services. • Experience with other database technologies like Oracle, Redshift and Postgres. • In depth understanding of Windows Failover Clustering, SQL Server AlwaysOn architecture and Disaster Recovery. • Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. • Excellent communication skills a must. • Project management skills. • Ability to analyze and solve problems. • Ability to multi-task effectively between different activities and teams. • Ability to provide 24x7 support. • Flexible, team player, “Get-it-done” personality.

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