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This is a hands-on technical role responsible for the installation, administration, optimization, automation, and operational support of enterprise SQL Server environments while also supporting open-source database platforms such as PostgreSQL.The ideal candidate has strong SQL Server administration experience, cloud database knowledge, automation skills, and enjoys working in a fast-paced enterprise environment where reliability, performance, and availability are critical.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister SQL Server environments across Development, Test, Production, and Disaster Recovery environments.Install, configure, patch, upgrade, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.Support PostgreSQL databases in production environments; experience with MongoDB or other open-source databases is a plus.Perform database backups, restores, disaster recovery testing, capacity planning, and performance tuning.Troubleshoot database performance, blocking, connectivity, replication, and availability issues.Support High Availability solutions including:Always On Availability GroupsDistributed Availability GroupsFailover ClusteringPartner with Infrastructure, Application, and Operations teams to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing database environments.Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, T-SQL, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.Support database deployments and administration within Azure and AWS cloud environments.Participate in DevOps initiatives, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation efforts.Support production deployments, incident response, service requests, and change management activities.Contribute to database standards, architecture improvements, and operational best practices.Required Qualifications10+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experienceStrong experience administering SQL Server 2016–2022 in enterprise environmentsHands-on experience supporting PostgreSQL in productionExperience supporting databases in both Azure and AWSExperience with High Availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups and Failover ClusteringExperience working in virtualized environments (VMware preferred)Strong PowerShell scripting skillsExperience with SQL Server performance tuning, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planningExperience supporting enterprise production environments with high availability requirementsPreferred QualificationsExperience with MongoDBExperience with SnowflakeExperience with Python and/or Ansible automationExperience participating in DevOps and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, Idera, Grafana, or DynatraceExperience working in SOX or other regulated environmentsExposure to SQL Server 2025Experience with Zerto replication technologiesTechnical EnvironmentRequiredMicrosoft SQL ServerPostgreSQLAWSAzurePowerShellPreferredAnsiblePythonMongoDBSnowflakeSQL Server Always OnVMwareDevOps / CI-CDThank’s and Regards,Kris KamathamResolve Tech Solutions (RTS)Mobilizing Technology.Email: kris.kamatham@resolvetech.comwww.resolvetech.com","company":"Resolve Tech Solutions","rawCompany":"resolve tech solutions","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T09:44:45.007Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Sql Database Administrator","description":"Title: Senior SQL Server Database AdministratorLocation: Houston, TX 77002 (100% Onsite) Duration: Long-Term Contract (Contract-to-Hire Opportunity)Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to support and maintain Enterprise's mission-critical database infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. 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