SQL DBA Job at Robert Half (Los Angeles)

DBA Services Specialist – SQL Server and Oracle DBA

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive kn...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Blenheim Chalcot

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL), and performance tuning
Strong experience with SQL Server (all supported versions), including SSRS and SSIS
Good working knowledge of Oracle Database Administration (all supported versions) and RMAN
Minimum 5+ years of experience in an operational DBA role
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL and cloud migration projects
Familiarity with Windows OS environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
ability to perform root cause analysis
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

Job Responsibility

Perform database maintenance and administration tasks across SQL Server and Oracle environments
Install, configure, and upgrade database software
maintain documentation for Azure and on-premise systems
Monitor database activity and resource usage
optimise performance and forecast resource needs
Use database management tools to collect performance statistics, investigate issues, and produce reports
Draft and maintain procedures and documentation for databases
ensure compliance with standards
Deliver assigned projects on time, meeting technical, quality, and financial KPIs with minimal client disruption
Manage risks and mitigation strategies

What we offer

Enhanced Pension Scheme
Health Insurance
Life Assurance
Access to exclusive discounts and offers through the company’s “Perks at Work” scheme
25 days annual leave (with the option to buy more)

Ms-sql dba expert - optimization & tuning

NorthBay is looking for a hands-on Microsoft SQL Server expert who can own the p...

Location

Pakistan , Lahore; Islamabad; Karachi

Salary:

Not provided

NorthBay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Overall 8+ years of experience with at least 5 years of Core SQL Server hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA / Engineer, with a strong focus on performance and HA/DR in mission-critical environments
Deep understanding of SQL Server internals (storage engine, query optimizer, plan cache, buffer pool, TempDB behavior etc.)
Expert-level experience in diagnosing Wait stats, DMVs, Extended Events, Profiler/Tracing, Execution plan analysis, query rewrites, indexing strategy design
Troubleshooting CPU spikes, I/O bottlenecks, memory pressure, TempDB contention, log bottlenecks (e.g. WRITELOG waits) etc.
Expert in SQL & T‑SQL optimizations including SPs, Triggers, Views, Functions etc. along with in depth understanding of locking, blocking, deadlocks, and transaction-related performance issues
Ability to identify & analyze resource-heavy queries/processes and systematically optimize them (indexing, hints, plan guides, code refactoring, re-architecture where needed)
Hands-on expertise in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Windows Failover Clustering (WSFC), Always On Availability Groups (AGs), Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Log Shipping, Mirroring & Replication
Experience with AWS Cloud, EC2, Instance Families/Sizes, EBS Volumes, IOPS, Throughput, Networking, and Multi‑AZ Designs in relation to MSSQL Server Performance, HA/DR & Monitoring & Observability
Strong experience with database monitoring tools and enterprise level monitoring/observability expectations, including SQL Server dashboards (performance, waits, blocking, deadlocks, availability), Focus on Implementing actionable Alerting to reduce the noise
Experience with T-SQL, PowerShell & SQL Server Agent etc.

Job Responsibility

Optimize database architecture, configuration, indexing strategy, statistics, TempDB, log & data file layout in line with SQL Server best practices
Review MS SQL Server Configurations, Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks across CPU, memory, I/O, and network
Conduct wait stats, DMVs, execution plans, and XEvents analysis to identify root causes
Review and refine MAXDOP, cost threshold for parallelism, memory settings, TempDB configuration, and disk layout to improve performance and stability
Review, tune, and refactor complex SQL and T‑SQL stored procedures, views, and functions
Identify and resolve locking, blocking, deadlocks, transactional contentions, and long-running queries by optimizing indexing and/or query tuning and rewrites
Assess and document existing HA/DR implementations across clusters, Troubleshoot and stabilize cluster switchovers/failovers, including issues seen during planned and unplanned events
Define and implement HA/DR designs to meet RPO/RTO targets & Develop/Test failover/runbooks
Improve the Proactive & Reactive Monitoring / Observability with recommending/implementing comprehensive monitoring & alerting across SQL Server health and performance, HADR/Cluster state, sync latency etc.
Recommend and implement best-fit monitoring tools (e.g. advanced Datadog usage, plus tools such as SQL Sentry, Redgate SQL Monitor, SolarWinds DPA, native SQL tools, etc.)

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits
Fuel expense reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacations
Medical outpatient reimbursement & health insurance facility
Career path to make a difference in a highly productive environment

Fulltime

Ms-sql dba expert - optimization & tuning

NorthBay is looking for a hands-on Microsoft SQL Server expert who can own the p...

Location

Pakistan , Lahore;Islamabad;Karachi

Salary:

Not provided

NorthBay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Overall 8+ years of experience with at least 5 years of Core SQL Server hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA / Engineer, with a strong focus on performance and HA/DR in mission-critical environments
Deep understanding of SQL Server internals (storage engine, query optimizer, plan cache, buffer pool, TempDB behavior etc.)
Expert-level experience in diagnosing Wait stats, DMVs, Extended Events, Profiler/Tracing, Execution plan analysis, query rewrites, indexing strategy design
Troubleshooting CPU spikes, I/O bottlenecks, memory pressure, TempDB contention, log bottlenecks (e.g. WRITELOG waits) etc.
Expert in SQL & T‑SQL optimizations including SPs, Triggers, Views, Functions etc. along with in depth understanding of locking, blocking, deadlocks, and transaction-related performance issues
Ability to identify & analyze resource-heavy queries/processes and systematically optimize them (indexing, hints, plan guides, code refactoring, re-architecture where needed)
Hands-on expertise in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Windows Failover Clustering (WSFC), Always On Availability Groups (AGs), Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Log Shipping, Mirroring & Replication
Experience with AWS Cloud, EC2, Instance Families/Sizes, EBS Volumes, IOPS, Throughput, Networking, and Multi‑AZ Designs in relation to MSSQL Server Performance, HA/DR & Monitoring & Observability
Strong experience with database monitoring tools and enterprise level monitoring/observability expectations, including SQL Server dashboards (performance, waits, blocking, deadlocks, availability), Focus on Implementing actionable Alerting to reduce the noise
Experience with T-SQL, PowerShell & SQL Server Agent etc.

Job Responsibility

Optimize database architecture, configuration, indexing strategy, statistics, TempDB, log & data file layout in line with SQL Server best practices
Review MS SQL Server Configurations, Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks across CPU, memory, I/O, and network
Conduct wait stats, DMVs, execution plans, and XEvents analysis to identify root causes
Review and refine MAXDOP, cost threshold for parallelism, memory settings, TempDB configuration, and disk layout to improve performance and stability
Review, tune, and refactor complex SQL and T‑SQL stored procedures, views, and functions
Identify and resolve locking, blocking, deadlocks, transactional contentions, and long-running queries by optimizing indexing and/or query tuning and rewrites
Assess and document existing HA/DR implementations across clusters, Troubleshoot and stabilize cluster switchovers/failovers, including issues seen during planned and unplanned events
Define and implement HA/DR designs to meet RPO/RTO targets & Develop/Test failover/runbooks
Improve the Proactive & Reactive Monitoring / Observability with recommending/implementing comprehensive monitoring & alerting across SQL Server health and performance, HADR/Cluster state, sync latency etc.
Recommend and implement best-fit monitoring tools (e.g. advanced Datadog usage, plus tools such as SQL Sentry, Redgate SQL Monitor, SolarWinds DPA, native SQL tools, etc.)

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits
Fuel expense reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacations
Medical outpatient reimbursement & health insurance facility
Career path to make a difference in a highly productive environment

Fulltime

SQL Server DBA

This position is for a SQL Server DBA supporting the ALTESS commercial cloud cus...

Location

United States , Alexandria

Salary:

Not provided

E9 Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

DOD Secret (Fully Adjudicated) clearance as a minimum
Systems Engineer – Senior: Masters +10yrs, or Bachelors +12yrs
Systems Engineer – Intermediate: Bachelors +5yrs or Associates +7yrs
CompTIA Security+ certification
Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., MCSE, Server+, etc.) – can be waived for 30 days after project join date
Mid to senior level SQL Server DBA experience in a commercial cloud environment
Experience with enterprise features of SQL Server: Always on Availability Groups, SSRS, Microsoft clustering
Security+ (Or equivalent IA cert) and computing environment certification (i.e. MCSA – SQL Server, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience effectively managing multiple large-scale projects

Job Responsibility

Serve as a SQL Server DBA subject matter expert (SME) for evaluating customer’s current application database architecture and develop a new architecture to be deployed in Azure and utilizing cloud native database services (PaaS vs IaaS)
Collaborate with internal and external parties to transform high-level technical objectives into comprehensive technical requirements
Build and deploy database infrastructure for customer applications
Provide sustainment of customer database systems to include installation, patching, upgrades, database schema administration, exports/imports, backup administration and hardening of the database systems
Assist with identifying and planning potential new cloud services, features and capabilities
Make recommendations for improvements to security, scalability, manageability and performance across a wide variety of network, storage, compute and database technologies

DBA SQL Server

Fyld is a Portuguese consulting company specializing in IT services. We bring hi...

Location

Portugal , Lisboa

Salary:

Not provided

Fyld

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Data Management and Analytics
Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) with a focus on SQL Server
In-depth knowledge of SQL Server versions (2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and above)
Experience in installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrading SQL Server instances
Proficiency in Transact-SQL (T-SQL) for database administration and development
Ability to monitor, analyze, and optimize database performance
Experience in performance tuning of queries and indexes
Experience with backup and recovery strategies using native SQL Server tools and third-party solutions
Knowledge of high availability solutions, such as Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering, and database mirroring

Fulltime

Ms-sql dba expert - optimization & tuning

NorthBay is looking for a hands-on Microsoft SQL Server expert who can own the p...

Location

Pakistan , Lahore;Islamabad;Karachi

Salary:

Not provided

NorthBay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Overall 8+ years of experience with at least 5 years of Core SQL Server hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA / Engineer, with a strong focus on performance and HA/DR in mission-critical environments
Deep understanding of SQL Server internals (storage engine, query optimizer, plan cache, buffer pool, TempDB behavior etc.)
Expert-level experience in diagnosing Wait stats, DMVs, Extended Events, Profiler/Tracing, Execution plan analysis, query rewrites, indexing strategy design
Troubleshooting CPU spikes, I/O bottlenecks, memory pressure, TempDB contention, log bottlenecks (e.g. WRITELOG waits) etc.
Expert in SQL & T‑SQL optimizations including SPs, Triggers, Views, Functions etc. along with in depth understanding of locking, blocking, deadlocks, and transaction-related performance issues
Ability to identify & analyze resource-heavy queries/processes and systematically optimize them (indexing, hints, plan guides, code refactoring, re-architecture where needed)
Hands-on expertise in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting Windows Failover Clustering (WSFC), Always On Availability Groups (AGs), Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Log Shipping, Mirroring & Replication
Experience with AWS Cloud, EC2, Instance Families/Sizes, EBS Volumes, IOPS, Throughput, Networking, and Multi‑AZ Designs in relation to MSSQL Server Performance, HA/DR & Monitoring & Observability
Strong experience with database monitoring tools and enterprise level monitoring/observability expectations, including SQL Server dashboards (performance, waits, blocking, deadlocks, availability), Focus on Implementing actionable Alerting to reduce the noise
Experience with T-SQL, PowerShell & SQL Server Agent etc.

Job Responsibility

Optimize database architecture, configuration, indexing strategy, statistics, TempDB, log & data file layout in line with SQL Server best practices
Review MS SQL Server Configurations, Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks across CPU, memory, I/O, and network
Conduct wait stats, DMVs, execution plans, and XEvents analysis to identify root causes
Review and refine MAXDOP, cost threshold for parallelism, memory settings, TempDB configuration, and disk layout to improve performance and stability
Review, tune, and refactor complex SQL and T‑SQL stored procedures, views, and functions
Identify and resolve locking, blocking, deadlocks, transactional contentions, and long-running queries by optimizing indexing and/or query tuning and rewrites
Assess and document existing HA/DR implementations across clusters, Troubleshoot and stabilize cluster switchovers/failovers, including issues seen during planned and unplanned events
Define and implement HA/DR designs to meet RPO/RTO targets & Develop/Test failover/runbooks
Improve the Proactive & Reactive Monitoring / Observability with recommending/implementing comprehensive monitoring & alerting across SQL Server health and performance, HADR/Cluster state, sync latency etc.
Recommend and implement best-fit monitoring tools (e.g. advanced Datadog usage, plus tools such as SQL Sentry, Redgate SQL Monitor, SolarWinds DPA, native SQL tools, etc.)

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits
Fuel expense reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacations
Medical outpatient reimbursement & health insurance facility
Career path to make a difference in a highly productive environment

Fulltime

Ms Sql Dba Senior Software Engineer

The role involves monitoring and maintaining SQL Server performance, managing us...

Location

India , Noida

Salary:

Not provided

Sopra Steria

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Monitor SQL Server performance (CPU, memory, I/O)
Review failed jobs, long-running queries, and system alerts
Perform routine health checks using tools like SSMS and Foglight
Ensure regular backups are completed and verified
Perform basic restore operations as needed
Manage user accounts, logins, and permissions
Support compliance with data security policies
Rebuild/reorganize indexes and update statistics
Clean up logs and old data
Assist in applying database changes or running scripts

Job Responsibility

Database Monitoring & Maintenance
Backup & Restore
User Access & Security
Routine Maintenance
Deployment Support
Developer Support
Knowledge & Documentation

What we offer

Inclusive and respectful work environment
Open positions for people with disabilities

Fulltime

Senior SQL DBA

Our Milwaukee area based client is seeking a Senior SQL DBA to join their collab...

Location

United States , Pleasant Prairie, WI

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven expertise in SQL Server database administration with a strong focus on support and maintenance
Experience with high-availability solutions, backups, recovery models, and performance tuning
Ability to collaborate within a team-oriented environment, communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with automation, monitoring, and scripting for database management is a plus

Job Responsibility

Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases in a production environment
Ensure database performance, integrity, and security while managing backups and disaster recovery solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, providing expert-level support
Work closely with internal teams to implement best practices for database maintenance and optimization
Assist in database migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning initiatives

What we offer

Work/life balance, flexibility, growth, 401k plan, profit sharing, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance

Fulltime

SQL DBA

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
March 21, 2025

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