INSPYR Solutions · 1 day ago
SQL DBA II
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expINSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft SQL DBA to manage SQL Server databases, support open-source databases, and assist with operational support in both on-premises and cloud environments.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage SQL Server databases across development, test, production, and DR environments
Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances following established standards and documentation
Administer and support PostgreSQL environments; exposure to additional RDBMS platforms is a plus
Perform and validate database backups, restores, disaster recovery tests, and capacity/performance monitoring
Troubleshoot SQL Server issues including performance, blocking, connectivity, integrity, and HA configuration issues
Support Always-On Availability Groups, failover clustering, Distributed Availability Groups, and related HA/DR technologies
Work with Infrastructure and Application teams to ensure database reliability, security, performance, and recoverability
Develop and maintain automation using T‐SQL, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies
Create and maintain administrative scripts for maintenance, monitoring, and operational workflows
Support database deployments across Azure and AWS environments
Participate in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and database automation initiatives
Work within a ticketing system to manage incidents, service requests, and change requests
Provide real‐time support for deployments, production issues, and urgent operational tasks
Contribute to database standards, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands‐on experience as a SQL Server DBA
Strong expertise with SQL Server 2016-2022; SQL Server 2025 experience is a plus
Direct hands‐on experience managing PostgreSQL or MongoDB within production environments
Experience with Azure and AWS database services and cloud administration
Proficiency with HA technologies including Always-On AGs and Distributed Availability Groups
Experience with SQL Server in virtualized ecosystems (VMware); Zerto familiarity is a plus
Strong scripting skills: T‐SQL, PowerShell; exposure to Python/Ansible preferred
Preferred
Experience working in SOX‐compliant or regulated environments
DevOps or automation‐focused background
Experience supporting enterprise applications with high‐transaction workloads
Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Idera, Dynatrace, Grafana, etc.)
Experience with other open‐source database platforms beyond PostgreSQL or MongoDB
Experience with specialized cloud databases such as Snowflake is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) retirement plan
...and much more!
Company
INSPYR Solutions
INSPYR Solutions is a information technology staffing service providers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregg Straus
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Wren
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-12
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