SQL Dba
Company: The Timberline Group
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Responsibilities Manage and maintain SQL Server instances across
various environments, ensuring high availability, security, and
performance. Implement and support geoclustering solutions to
achieve disaster recovery and business continuity objectives.
Monitor database performance, tuning SQL queries, and optimizing
database configurations for improved efficiency. Develop and
implement automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or similar
tools to automate routine DBA tasks, deployment processes, and
monitoring. Handle table locks and concurrency issues effectively,
ensuring minimal impact on production environments. Plan and
execute database migrations and upgrades, including transitioning
on-premises databases to Azure cloud services. Implement and manage
SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups for high availability and
disaster recovery. Utilize performance monitoring tools such as SQL
Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Monitor, or third-party
tools to proactively monitor and analyze database performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot
database-related issues and implement solutions promptly. Develop
and maintain documentation related to database configurations,
processes, automation scripts, and procedures. Implement and
enforce database security best practices, ensuring compliance with
organizational standards and regulations. Participate in on-call
rotations and respond to database incidents in a timely manner.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information
Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven
experience as a SQL Server DBA in a large-scale production
environment, with a strong emphasis on operational tasks. In-depth
knowledge of SQL Server internals, including geoclustering, table
locks, and concurrency management. Experience in designing and
implementing database backup and recovery strategies. Proficiency
in performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.
Hands-on experience with database migration tools and
methodologies, particularly to Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL
Managed Instance. Strong scripting skills with PowerShell, Python,
or similar languages for automation of DBA tasks and deployments.
Experience with performance monitoring tools and techniques to
identify and resolve database performance issues. Strong
understanding of database security principles and best practices.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve
database issues under pressure. Effective communication skills and
the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Relevant
certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database
Administrator Associate) would be a plus. The Timberline Group
Phone: 636-209-5537 PO Box 565, Sullivan, Mo 63080
www.timberlinegrp.com resumes@timberlinegrp.com "Delivering quality
solutions through quality people"
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