SQL DBA; Infrastructure Focused

SQL DBA (Infrastructure Focused) (Job )

Our client is seeking an Infrastructure‑Focused (Techno‑Functional) SQL DBA Expert to join their Database Infrastructure and Cloud Operations team, which supports 400+ enterprise databases across manufacturing plants and core business systems. The team operates on‑premises data centers and plant sites, as well as AWS RDS. Primary platform is Microsoft SQL Server (70 %);
Postgre

SQL and MySQL comprise the remaining 30 %. The role is 60 % hands‑on infrastructure DBA execution—including administration, patching, vulnerability management, compliance, monitoring, and governance—and 40 % leadership on complex initiatives and escalation.

• 10+ years of enterprise database administration with deep MS SQL Server infrastructure expertise.
• Expert macro‑level administration on on‑premises and AWS RDS environments, including patching, vulnerability management, compliance, monitoring, governance, and automated deployment using Cloud Formation.
• Experience with Postgre
  
  SQL and MySQL used by plant‑floor and enterprise applications.
• Extensive database patching, vulnerability management, and compliance expertise (e.g., SOX, CMMC).
• Deep knowledge of Redgate monitoring and governance for performance, availability, and operational risk.
• Strong infrastructure knowledge:
  Windows Server, virtualization, networking, firewalls, DNS.

• Prior Aerospace / Manufacturing experience.

• Serve as the primary expert POC for MS SQL Server (70 %) and Postgre
  
  SQL/MySQL (30 %) across on‑premises, plant sites, and AWS RDS/EC2 environments, ensuring high availability, stability, and performance.
• Lead patching, vulnerability management, and compliance activities to meet enterprise security standards, regulatory requirements (SOX, CMMC), and vendor recommendations.
• Monitor database health and operational risk using Redgate and other tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Troubleshoot complex database problems across infrastructure and applications, leveraging Windows Server, virtualization, networking, and cloud knowledge.
• Collaborate with solution architects, security teams, application owners, and partners to align operations with enterprise standards and modernize initiatives.
• Participate as a focal expert on forward‑looking discussions, guiding strategy and leading projects such as data‑center exit migrations and cloud adoption.
• Provide governance and oversight for the shared database ecosystem, maintaining consistent processes and best practices.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Atlanta, GA