Atmosera is a cloud transformation services provider focused on Microsoft Azure. Its team helps organizations adopt, secure, and improve Azure environments through managed cloud services, cybersecurity, technical training, and modernization work. Atmosera’s expertise includes Azure migration, application development, DevOps, data modernization, and cloud security, supporting businesses as they build and operate more capable technology environments.
SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) – Colombia Remote Contract
Manage SQL Server availability, performance, security, and disaster recovery for Atmosera’s cloud and technology solutions serving LATAM clients.
Description
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances on-premises or in the cloud
- Manage database security, roles, permissions, and backups
- Proactively monitor database health and performance
- Design, implement, and maintain Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, and Replication
- Maintain 99.99% uptime and high performance
- Test automatic failover, manage backups, and plan disaster recovery
- Troubleshoot query performance with execution plans, indexing, and query optimization
- Apply best practices for indexing, partitioning, and resource allocation
- Analyze and tune T-SQL queries and stored procedures
- Use SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, DMVs, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Redgate, and SQLSentry
- Resolve database connectivity and replication problems
- Automate monitoring and maintenance work
- Apply database encryption, auditing, and access controls
- Keep systems patched and upgraded to reduce vulnerabilities
- Work with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to improve database solutions
- Support application teams with technical guidance
- Document database architectures, procedures, and recovery plans
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA
- Expertise in SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and other high availability and disaster recovery solutions
- Strong T-SQL scripting, indexing, and query tuning skills
- Experience with SQL Server 2016, 2019, or 2022
- Knowledge of Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)
- Familiarity with cloud SQL services such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL
- Experience with PowerShell, automation scripts, and monitoring tools
- Understanding of database security principles and compliance standards
- Experience with NoSQL or hybrid cloud databases such as Databricks is preferred
- Knowledge of database-related CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools is preferred
- Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or MCSA: SQL Server, are preferred
- Experience with cloud backup and recovery platforms such as Rubrik, Veeam, or Commvault is preferred
- Availability to travel to a client site when required
Benefits
- Option to work from home
- Contractor position
- Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment
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