SQL Database Administrator

Job Description Job Description Seeking a versatile SQL Database Administrator for a Contract role with our client, a leading supplier of petroleum fueling and EV charging system equipment, installation and service across the United States. This role is based in a suburb north of Houston, TX 77396.

Essential responsibilities include, design, manage, and maintain the company databases (medium to high complexity). Manage access and data security and data integrity. Collaborate with the System Administrators and DevOps to optimize DBMS configuration, schema, queries, and systems to drive quality performance. This key role serves as part of the infrastructure support team and will monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues related to the databases and database-driven applications.

Successful candidates for this role will balance technical savvy, continuous learning, and a passion for customer satisfaction and results. This position is open to candidates who are current residents of the United States only, which specifically includes US Citizens or permanent residents with a Green Card. Duties and Responsibilities • Design, manage, and maintain company databases supporting all enterprise applications • Configure and tune SQL Server databases • Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement • Collaborate with other IT teams such as network, security, architecture, and application teams to design and implement database solutions that ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security • Table indexing, partitioning • Data compression • Other data maintenance as required to support the business • Disaster recovery/data backups • Database Replication and High Availability • Overflow support for tier-1/tier-2 support • Some travel may be required ( • Availability for after-hours as needed Requirements • 3 years primary experience with Microsoft SQL Server • 3 years work with development team to enhance and support internal custom applications • 3 years’ experience with Azure • Experience with other RDMS and columnar databases and No SQL databases a plus • BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience using native and 3rd party monitoring and troubleshooting tools • Proficient in performance tuning for MS SQL Server, with expertise in ensuring data integrity, managing data retention, conducting data analysis, optimizing data input/output processes, and enhancing SQL code performance efficiency • Experience with backups, restores and recovery models • Experience with Replication, Clustering, Always On and other HA architectures • Experience in configuring Azure Data Factory including monitoring and optimizing • ETL workflows of pipelines • Understanding of DevOps workflow deployment processes including releases and stages of CI/CD pipelines • Experience with Azure Data Factory or ETL tools a plus • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications a plus Company Description Real People.

Real Connections. Real Results. That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations. Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Company Description Real People.

Real Connections. Real Results.

That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.