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The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with database administration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and troubleshooting in a production on-prem environment.Key Responsibilities:Administer, monitor, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases in an on-premises environmentInstall, configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server instancesManage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability processesMonitor database performance and implement tuning improvements for queries, indexes, and server resourcesDevelop, deploy, and support SSRS reports for business and operational reporting needsBuild, maintain, and troubleshoot SSIS packages for ETL and data integration processesEnsure database security, including user access, roles, permissions, and compliance with internal policiesTroubleshoot database issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks in a timely mannerCollaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and business users to support database-related initiativesMaintain documentation for database configurations, maintenance schedules, and support proceduresSupport data migrations, refreshes, and deployments across development, test, and production environmentsRequired Qualifications:5+ years of experience as a SQL DBA or in a similar database administration roleStrong experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration in an on-premises environmentHands-on experience with SSRS and SSISExperience with SQL Server backup/recovery, maintenance plans, and performance tuningStrong knowledge of T-SQL, stored procedures, jobs, and indexing strategiesExperience with database security and user administrationAbility to troubleshoot and resolve database and ETL/reporting issues independentlyStrong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyPreferred Qualifications:Experience with SQL Server Agent, replication, clustering, or Always On Availability GroupsFamiliarity with change management and production support processesExperience supporting ERP or business-critical applicationsKnowledge of scripting/automation using PowerShell or similar tools","company":"Robert Half","rawCompany":"robert half","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-07T12:55:33.017Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Sql Database Administrator","description":"Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize an on-premises Microsoft SQL Server environment. 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