SQL DBA

$72,800 - $83,200/Yr

Volto Consulting - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

The SQL Database Administrator (DBA) role at Volto Consulting involves managing and operating Microsoft SQL Server database instances, optimizing configurations, and ensuring data integrity through backups and restores. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while providing excellent customer service. This is a contract position based in Atlanta, GA, with a preference for local candidates who can start on-site from day one.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate Microsoft SQL Server database instances.
• Optimize configuration settings for performance.
• Perform database backups and restores.
• Develop and run optimization tasks.
• Compose automation scripts for repetitive tasks.
• Research viable technical and non-technical solutions.
• Share knowledge with the team and leverage internal networks.
• Independently execute and deliver on day-to-day activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer or information sciences or a similar field preferred.
• Experience in managing SQL Server databases.
• Proficiency in T-SQL programming.
• Knowledge of third form normalization design principles and indexing best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Oracle and/or other DBMSs.
• Solid MS SQL Server DBA experience (SQL 2012-2019).
• Strong database design skills.
• Expertise in SQL statement tuning.
• Experience with native transactional data replication.
• Experience in configuring Always-On Availability Groups (including Windows Clustering).
• Experience with deploying and managing Cloud Database Services (AWS/Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with Cloud automation deployment (e.g., Terraform for SQL RDS).
• Good understanding of networking concepts in cloud (VPCs, Subnets, Security Groups, etc).
• Strong T-SQL programming capabilities.
• PowerShell and/or Python scripting capabilities.
• Familiarity with Oracle Database technology (versions 11g, 12c, 18c, and 19c).
• Familiarity with Datadog as a monitoring and analytics tool.
• Familiarity with MySQL and PostgreSQL.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $35 - $40.
• Opportunity to work with a skilled team in a dynamic environment.