Sr SQL Server Database Administrator - Hybrid, GA

Sr SQL Server Database Administrator - Hybrid, GA 10 hours ago georgia,atlanta 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 Point 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