Senior SQL Database Administrator W2 Hiring. at PDDNINC

Role: Senior SQL Database Administrator Work location: Phoenix, AZ; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX Job Type: Contract  Interview: Phone/Skype Role Summary We are looking for a Senior SQL Database Administrator with 10+ years of experience to manage, optimize, and support enterprise database platforms. This is a hands‑on individual contributor role, focused primarily on Azure SQL environments, with some exposure to AWS databases. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years in IT, with 8+ years as a SQL DBA Experience supporting enterprise, production‑scale databases Technical Skills Strong experience with Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server Working knowledge of AWS RDS (SQL Server/Aurora) HA/DR (Always On, Failover Groups), backup & recovery Performance tuning and capacity planning Database security and compliance Nice to Have Azure or SQL Server certifications Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments Key Responsibilities: Administer and support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs Support AWS databases such as RDS (SQL Server/Aurora) in hybrid environments Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and restore strategies Monitor and tune database performance; optimize queries and indexing Implement database security, access controls, encryption, and auditing Execute database upgrades, patching, migrations, and capacity planning Automate routine DBA tasks using T‑SQL, PowerShell, or scripting tools Troubleshoot production issues and perform root‑cause analysis Maintain operational documentation and standards Provide technical guidance as a senior IC" What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position? Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs