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This individual will be responsible for configuring, administering, monitoring, and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server databases while ensuring performance, reliability, security, and disaster recovery readiness.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have deep expertise with Microsoft SQL Server (2012 and newer), experience supporting clustered environments, database replication, backup and recovery strategies, and performance tuning in high-transaction production environments. This position is fully onsite in Atlantic City, NJ.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n*Database Administration & Performance*\n\n* Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and newer environments.\n* Support SQL Server clustered environments to ensure high availability and reliability.\n* Configure and maintain database replication while understanding system performance impacts.\n* Monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization.\n* Develop, maintain, and monitor database maintenance plans and automated scripts.\n\n*Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery*\n\n* Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and restoration strategies.\n* Develop and support disaster recovery procedures and business continuity plans.\n* Ensure database integrity and availability within a 24x7x365 production environment.\n\n*System Support & Continuous Improvement*\n\n* Research, evaluate, and recommend new database technologies and best practices.\n* Conduct system analysis and generate reports to support operational improvements.\n* Troubleshoot database issues and resolve performance bottlenecks.\n* Collaborate with technical teams to support enterprise applications and infrastructure.\n\n*Communication & Documentation*\n\n* Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.\n* Clearly communicate recommendations and technical findings to stakeholders.\n* Plan, organize, and prioritize work independently while managing multiple initiatives.\n\n*Required Qualifications*\n\n* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.\n* Minimum *5+ years* of Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience (SQL Server 2012 or newer).\n* Strong understanding of:\n* SQL Server Database Engine\n* Buffer Cache\n* Transaction Log Architecture\n* Backup and Recovery\n* SQL Server Execution Model\n* Advanced proficiency with *SQL and T-SQL*, including stored procedure development, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.\n* Experience supporting SQL Server clustering and database replication.\n* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\n* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n* Ability to think strategically while supporting day-to-day production environments.\n\n*Additional Requirements*\n\n* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment.\n* Must be available to work weekends, holidays, flexible shifts, and off-hours when required.\n* Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.\n* Reliable onsite attendance is required.\n* Must be eligible to obtain and maintain *New Jersey Casino Control Commission* or *New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement* employee registration and comply with all applicable gaming regulations.\n\nPay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Information Consulting Services","rawCompany":"information consulting services","city":"Atlantic City","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T21:04:55.342Z","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":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)","description":"*Title:* *Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)*\n\n*Location - *Atlantic City, NJ (Onsite – 5 Days/Week)\n\n*Employment Type - *Full-Time / Direct Hire\n\n*Start Date - *ASAP\n\n*Salary- *$90,000 – $120,000 annually (commensurate with experience)\n\n*Overview*\n\nOur client is seeking an experienced *Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)* to support and maintain mission-critical SQL Server environments within a high-availability, 24x7 enterprise operation. This individual will be responsible for configuring, administering, monitoring, and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server databases while ensuring performance, reliability, security, and disaster recovery readiness.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have deep expertise with Microsoft SQL Server (2012 and newer), experience supporting clustered environments, database replication, backup and recovery strategies, and performance tuning in high-transaction production environments. This position is fully onsite in Atlantic City, NJ.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n*Database Administration & Performance*\n\n* Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and newer environments.\n* Support SQL Server clustered environments to ensure high availability and reliability.\n* Configure and maintain database replication while understanding system performance impacts.\n* Monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization.\n* Develop, maintain, and monitor database maintenance plans and automated scripts.\n\n*Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery*\n\n* Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and restoration strategies.\n* Develop and support disaster recovery procedures and business continuity plans.\n* Ensure database integrity and availability within a 24x7x365 production environment.\n\n*System Support & Continuous Improvement*\n\n* Research, evaluate, and recommend new database technologies and best practices.\n* Conduct system analysis and generate reports to support operational improvements.\n* Troubleshoot database issues and resolve performance bottlenecks.\n* Collaborate with technical teams to support enterprise applications and infrastructure.\n\n*Communication & Documentation*\n\n* Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.\n* Clearly communicate recommendations and technical findings to stakeholders.\n* Plan, organize, and prioritize work independently while managing multiple initiatives.\n\n*Required Qualifications*\n\n* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.\n* Minimum *5+ years* of Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience (SQL Server 2012 or newer).\n* Strong understanding of:\n* SQL Server Database Engine\n* Buffer Cache\n* Transaction Log Architecture\n* Backup and Recovery\n* SQL Server Execution Model\n* Advanced proficiency with *SQL and T-SQL*, including stored procedure development, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.\n* Experience supporting SQL Server clustering and database replication.\n* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\n* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n* Ability to think strategically while supporting day-to-day production environments.\n\n*Additional Requirements*\n\n* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment.\n* Must be available to work weekends, holidays, flexible shifts, and off-hours when required.\n* Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.\n* Reliable onsite attendance is required.\n* Must be eligible to obtain and maintain *New Jersey Casino Control Commission* or *New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement* employee registration and comply with all applicable gaming regulations.\n\nPay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year\n\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-19T21:04:55.342Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T21:04:55.342Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Information Consulting Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Atlantic City","addressRegion":"NJ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f887ea78c3dd903f2cd11a80"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f887ea78c3dd903f2cd11a80"}}