SQL Server DBA

The pay rate is $45 to $55 per hour Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 across production, development, test, and disaster recovery environments.Administer and support SQL Server high availability solutions, including Failover Cluster Instances (FCIs) and Always On Availability Groups, ensuring maximum uptime and business continuity.Perform database backup, recovery, restore, and disaster recovery planning, including routine testing and validation of backup and failover procedures.Monitor SQL Server health, performance, capacity, and availability using monitoring tools and performance metrics, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact business operations.Collaborate with VMware, Windows Server, storage, and infrastructure teams to optimize virtual machine sizing, storage configurations (VMDK/RDM), and SQL Server performance in a virtualized environment.Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, blocking, deadlocks, query optimization, indexing, and resource bottlenecks while implementing performance tuning best practices.Develop, maintain, and document SQL Server standards, maintenance plans, security configurations, and operational procedures while supporting database upgrades, migrations, and production deployments.