ICONMA · 2 hours ago
MSSQL Database Administrator
Mclean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$0/hr - $53.33/hr
10+ years expICONMA is a Real Estate and Financial Services company, and they are looking for a MSSQL Database Administrator. The role involves managing Microsoft SQL Server instances, optimizing database performance, and executing cloud migration strategies.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Microsoft SQL Server instances
Monitor database performance, tune queries, and optimize indexes
Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Always On, Log Shipping, Replication)
Perform regular backups and restores; ensure data integrity and security
Manage users, roles, and permissions following best practices
Assess existing on-premises SQL Server environments and plan cloud migration strategies
Execute migrations to cloud platforms (preferably Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or AWS RDS)
Use migration tools such as Data Migration Assistant (DMA), Azure Database Migration Service (DMS), or equivalent
Test and validate data integrity and application performance post-migration
Optimize cloud database resources for cost, performance, and scalability
Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or cloud-native tools
Monitor and automate alerts, reports, and maintenance jobs
Create and maintain detailed documentation of database architecture, configurations, and migration processes
Provide technical support for application and development teams
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and service requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience as a MS SQL Server DBA
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Proven experience in database migrations from on-premises to cloud
Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning
Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting
Experience with cloud-native database monitoring and management tools
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform)
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Experience with other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) is a plus
Benefits
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Company
ICONMA
ICONMA: Your Partner in Global Staffing Solutions and Digital Transformation ICONMA is a globally recognized, Woman-Owned staff augmentation and technology consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Claudine George
Founder and CEO of ICONMA, LLC
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