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.
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