SQL Database Administrator Nashville, TN

Job Description

Location:

100% Remote

Duration: 6 Month CTH

Our enterprise Academic Health System is recognized as one of the top employers in Tennessee and is nationally regarded for its excellence in patient care, clinical research, and education. As a leader in healthcare innovation, they are commited to advancing technology to support their mission of improving health outcomes and delivering exceptional patient experiences. Each role within our IT and digital transformation teams plays a vital part in shaping secure, scalable, and modern technology solutions that empower clinicians, researchers, and patients alike.

This position, the SQL Database Administrator will manage and modernize our Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments across enterprise and research systems. This role focuses on performance optimization, automation, and secure data management in a hybrid on-prem/Azure environment. The ideal candidate will support ongoing modernization projects, ensuring scalability, compliance, and system resilience within a large academic healthcare setting.

• Manage SQL Server and Azure SQL databases (monitoring, tuning, and automation).
• Develop backup/recovery and disaster recovery solutions.
• Enhance database performance and automate routine tasks with Power Shell and Azure Monitor.
• Support secure data pipelines and integration with clinical and research systems.
• Collaborate with app and infrastructure teams to support modern data initiatives.

• 5+ years of SQL Server administration (Azure SQL, T-SQL, Power Shell).
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration or modernization projects.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, SOC 2, and data compliance frameworks.
• Preferred:
  Experience with Terraform, Git Hub Actions, or Defender for SQL.