Sr SQL Server Database Administrator - Hybrid, GA

Submission Due Date: 01/16/2026

Client - State of Georgia

Hybrid, In Person Interviews Only

Local Candidates Only.

100% DBA is preferred. (They rise to the top of the list) 2nd option: 60% developer, 40% DBA. Architects and Project Leads will not be considered.

Technical interviews will be thorough and scenario based. (Ex. downtimes, outages, back-ups, etc.). Examples will be asked for from past work experience. Do you accept this requirement?

Under limited supervision, coordinates, designs, and secures computer databases to store, track, and maintain a large volume of critical business information. Serves as highest advanced-level subject matter expert.

Job Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of physical database administration including schema management; security, setup, installations, upgrades, patches, backup and recovery, space management, performance tuning and capacity planning for SQL Server.

• Support application teams and their projects to enhance, troubleshoot and performance tune
• Support SQL Server databases in Production, Test and Development environments and within Microsoft
  
  

SharePoint farm

• Install, upgrade, configure ALWAYS ON, test and deploy complex database software
• Develop and implement database recovery plans and procedures
• Analyze the performance of databases and recommends tuning and application changes
• Implement user authentication and validate databases security protocols across systems
• Reviews system design and develop new database systems as needed
• Modifying database structure or deploying schema changes as a result of new requirements
• Scripting batch data loads and operational job automation
• Working Knowledge of Cohesity Backup Appliance.
• Working Knowledge of Cloud Technology and governance.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of experience in support of an operating system, database management system or a related field