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Hired by Matrix, Inc.

Lead SQL Server DBA

Pay: $80/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Louisville, KY (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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What they do

A SQL Server Database Administrator administers SQL Server data systems and structures. Uses software applications and structured query language (SQL) procedures to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.

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Job Description

Lead SQL Server DBA#26-07494 $80 per hour Louisville, KY Hybrid Job Description

At-a-Glance:

Are you ready to build your career by joining a shipping company? If so, our client is hiring a Lead SQL Server DBA.

Position Type:

Contract Hybrid

2•3 days on site

Required:

Primary Skills; SQL Server Administration

Expert SQL Server Performance Tuning
Advanced High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR)
Advanced Additional Skills; SQL Language (T-SQL)
Advanced SQL Programming
Advanced PowerShell Scripting
Intermediate Database Security & Maintenance
Advanced Database Design & Data Modeling
Intermediate/Advanced

Details:

Lead SQL Server DBA with strong experience in SQL Administration and SQL Development using complex T-SQL. Extensive experience configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting Always on Availability Groups, SQL Clustering, and Database Mirroring. Advanced experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting server-related issues. Strong knowledge of database security, monitoring, maintenance, backup, and recovery strategies. Experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell; C# experience is a plus. Experience leading database upgrades, migrations, and implementation of database best practices. Microsoft SQL Server certifications or equivalent credentials preferred.

Responsibilities:

Partners with business analysts, database analysts, application development teams, and infrastructure teams to support the effective storage, security, and retrieval of enterprise data. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of SQL Server architecture and a strong understanding of how applications transform data into business information. Leads the implementation, administration, and maintenance of production and development database environments. Investigates complex database issues, monitors system performance, oversees backup and recovery processes, and ensures high availability of SQL Server environments. Provides technical leadership and guidance to development teams on database design, standards, and best practices. Acts as the primary escalation point for database-related incidents and performance challenges. Get in

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