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Excelitas Technologies Corp. · 8 hours ago

Sr SQL Database Administrator

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Excelitas Technologies Corp. is a global technology leader focused on delivering market-driven solutions in various sectors. They are seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to ensure high availability, reliability, and security of SQL Server environments that support critical business applications.

ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareLightingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments

Manage SQL Server clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and disaster recovery configurations

Perform monthly patching, upgrades, and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime

Monitor system performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues

Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies

Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability and compliance

Experience with SAP Basis or SAP Security

Develop and maintain automation scripts and monitoring tools for proactive management

Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and runbooks

Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed

Support SAP Basis administration or SAP Security activities such as user management, role assignments, and system monitoring, if applicable

Qualification

Microsoft SQL Server administrationSQL clusteringPerformance tuningDatabase patchingSAP Basis administrationSAP SecurityWindows Server administrationActive Directory integrationDatabase securityAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsPowerShell scriptingCloud-based SQL servicesMonitoring toolsITIL processesProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments

Strong experience with SQL Server upgrades

Proven experience managing SQL Server clusters and Always On Availability Groups

Solid understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies

Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory integration

Knowledge of database security, compliance standards, and data encryption practices

Experience performing patching, upgrades, and database migrations

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Familiarity with PowerShell scripting, Azure SQL, or cloud-based SQL services

Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., SCOM, Redgate, SolarWinds, Idera)

Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management procedures

Benefits

Relocation offered

Company

Excelitas Technologies Corp.

Excelitas is the leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor, aerospace and defense end markets.

Founded in 2010

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees