Senior Database Administrator optimizing and enhancing critical database systems at Uline. Leveraging expertise in DataStax and Cassandra to support North American operations.
About the role
- Lead SQL Senior Database Administrator managing enterprise SQL Server and Azure solutions at Cherokee Federal. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant services with high availability.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and administer enterprise SQL Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication, and Log Shipping.
- Lead high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategy, including planning, testing, automation, and execution; maintain DR runbooks and recovery objectives.
- Design and support end-to-end database solutions for mission-critical applications; provide guidance on modernization and migration initiatives.
- Install, upgrade, and manage SQL Server Engine, SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS; optimize performance for large-scale databases using indexing strategies, partitioning, compression, and backup/restore tuning.
- Implement and maintain Microsoft security patches, cumulative updates, and version upgrades to ensure platform stability and compliance.
- Define and enforce data engineering standards, design patterns, and operational procedures; automate provisioning and configuration using PowerShell, DSC, or equivalent tooling.
- Improve operational efficiency through enhanced monitoring, observability, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into secure, scalable database architectures with strong HA/DR posture.
- Govern security and networking controls across data platforms, including Azure Storage, private endpoints, virtual networks, and database-integrated applications.
- Support hybrid and cloud data services including Azure SQL, Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, and other NoSQL platforms.
- Provide technical leadership to DBA Operations and Engineering teams; mentor staff, set priorities, and drive continuous improvement.
- Produce clear documentation including architectures, diagrams, DR plans, migration strategies, and standard operating procedures.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders; deliver high-quality work with attention to detail.
Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on experience administering large-scale SQL Server environments (2016+)
- Deep expertise with HA/DR technologies (Always On AGs, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping; replication as appropriate)
- Strong experience with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS deployment and performance tuning
- Demonstrated ability to design enterprise database architectures and capacity plans for mission-critical workloads
- High proficiency in automation and configuration management (PowerShell, DSC, or similar)
- Experience working in regulated industries (government, financial, healthcare) with strong understanding of auditing, compliance, and security requirements
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and identity concepts relevant to data platforms (firewalls, NSGs, VNETs, authentication, encryption)
- Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership abilities.
- Relevant certifications:
- o Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Azure Database Administrator (DP-300)
- o Microsoft SQL Server certifications (2016+); legacy certifications may be considered with relevant experience
- o CompTIA A+ or Network+
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Other possible benefits as provided
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