Microsoft Database Administrator (SQL Server / Azure SQL)

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Posted Nov 11, 2026

INDUSTRYSoftware & InternetSaaS & Enterprise Software

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Responsibilities

Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments
Manage Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
Perform SQL Server performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing
Implement database security, authentication, user access, roles, and permissions
Conduct database backup, restoration, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
Execute database migration, conversion, upgrades, and server transitions
Write and optimize T-SQL queries
Maintain operating systems and database infrastructure

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Experience in a Enterprise database environments
Experience in a Government database environments

Nice to have: Experience supporting enterprise or government database environments, Analytical skills, Troubleshooting, Problem-solving, Communication, Documentation, Collaboration, Hybrid environment

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server administrationAzure SQL DatabaseAzure SQL Managed InstanceSQL Server performance tuningquery optimizationindexingdatabase securityauthenticationuser accessrolespermissionsbackuprestorationrecoverydisaster recoverymigrationconversionupgradesserver transitionsT-SQLoperating systemsdatabase infrastructureAzure Data FactoryAzure Database Migration ServiceSQL ServerAzure SQLAzure Data FactoryAzure Database Migration ServiceT-SQL

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Required Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration. Experience with Azure SQL Database and/or Azure SQL Managed Instance. Strong knowledge of SQL Server performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing. Experience with database security, authentication, user access, roles, and permissions. Hands-on experience with database backup, restoration, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. Experience with database migration, conversion, upgrades, and server transitions. Proficiency in SQL queries and T-SQL. Knowledge of operating systems and database infrastructure. Experience with Azure Data Factory or Azure Database Migration Service is preferred. Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and maintain data integrity and availability. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in database management, including performance optimization, troubleshooting, and administration of hierarchical or relational database management systems. An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered. Preferred Candidate Profile Experience supporting enterprise or government database environments. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, management, vendors, and business stakeholders. Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Baltimore, MD.