SQL Database Administrator

SQL DBA Assess the architecture, health, configuration, and operational readiness of the existing SQL Server environment.Troubleshoot and stabilize SQL Server 2014 and 2017 clustered environments.Identify storage, configuration, failover, availability, performance, and supportability risks.Assess the SQL Server 2016 reporting server and recommend a migration approach.Support the relocation of SQL Server infrastructure from the current data center to a nearby colocation facility.Design and size a new production SQL Server 2022 clustered environment.Build and configure the SQL Server 2022 cluster according to current best practices.Develop a phased plan for migrating databases from SQL Server 2014 and 2017 to SQL Server 2022.Identify and address SQL Server 2022 compatibility, application, integration, and performance considerations.Determine whether reporting should run on the new SQL Server 2022 cluster or on a separate reporting server.Plan and execute production database migrations.Develop cutover, validation, and rollback procedures.Coordinate application testing with infrastructure, application, and development teams.Review and improve SQL Server access management, database security, and configuration.Assess and strengthen backup, restore, high availability, and disaster recovery processes.Validate disaster recovery replication and recoverability.Review the Commvault SQL Server backup configuration.Confirm that backups complete successfully and can be restored.Assist with ongoing SQL Server requests throughout the engagement.Build automation for recurring administrative tasks where appropriate.Create operational procedures, runbooks, environment documentation, and administrative guides.Conduct knowledge-transfer sessions with internal staff.Evaluate whether the overall work can be completed within the desired six-month timeframe.Required QualificationsRecent production experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2022.Direct experience designing, building, configuring, or administering a SQL Server 2022 clustered environment.Experience migrating databases from SQL Server 2014 or 2017 to SQL Server 2022.Senior-level experience administering Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure.Experience with SQL Server 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2022.Strong knowledge of SQL Server clustering, high availability, and failover.Demonstrated experience troubleshooting SQL Server cluster and failover issues.Experience planning and executing production database migrations and version upgrades.Experience evaluating compatibility risks when migrating legacy databases to SQL Server 2022.Experience supporting SQL Server in VMware environments.Experience with shared storage and iSCSI configurations.Experience supporting a data center migration or infrastructure relocation.Strong knowledge of SQL Server backup, restore, high availability, and disaster recovery.Experience developing migration, testing, cutover, validation, and rollback plans.Experience coordinating database migrations with infrastructure, development, and application teams.Ability to independently evaluate an unfamiliar environment and develop an actionable plan.Experience creating technical documentation and operational runbooks.Experience conducting knowledge-transfer sessions.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Preferred QualificationsHPE shared storage experience.Commvault backup and recovery experience.PowerShell or comparable SQL Server automation experience.Experience supporting homegrown .NET applications.Oracle DBA experience.Oracle ERP support experience.Experience supporting integrations between Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.Work EnvironmentHybrid position based in Carmel, Indiana.Onsite Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.Standard hours are approximately Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Evening and weekend work will be required for some migrations and production cutovers.Regular schedules may be adjusted to minimize unnecessary overtime.Local Carmel or Indianapolis candidates are strongly preferred.Exceptionally qualified nonlocal candidates may be considered but should be prepared to travel to Carmel during critical project phases.Contract DetailsContract duration: Approximately six months.Hybrid work arrangement.Periodic evening and weekend availability required for production migrations and cutovers.