MS SQL DBA

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Job Title: MS SQL DBA

Location: Remote (Utah or Western U.S.)

Job-Type: Contract

Salary Range: $125K – $150K

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced MS SQL Database Administrator to support and optimize our on-prem Microsoft SQL Server environment while partnering on the buildout of a new Azure-based data warehouse. This role will focus heavily on performance tuning, high availability (AAG clusters), and cross-functional collaboration with Data Engineering, Analytics, and Application Engineering teams.

This position will be part of a team with will work closely with an eastern US based DBA and must be located in the Western U.S. to provide time zone coverage and operational support.

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments (primarily on-prem).
• Lead performance tuning efforts (query optimization, indexing strategy, execution plans, resource utilization).
• Manage backups, restores, patching, upgrades, and database security.
• Support and optimize Always On Availability Groups (AAG) and clustering configurations.
• Partner with the Data team to support the buildout of a new Azure-based data warehouse.
• Assist in architecting data movement and storage strategies across on-prem and Azure environments.
• Provide guidance on Azure SQL and cloud database best practices (preferred).
• Work with Data Engineers to design and implement CI/CD pipelines for database changes.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers to improve how data is moved, stored, and reported.
• Support the Data Analytics team, including understanding Power BI data models and reporting needs.
• Share knowledge and provide backup coverage for the East Coast DBA.
• Manage daily operational tasks, monitoring, and incident response.
• Participate in after-hours support as needed for maintenance or critical issues.
• Ensure database environments align with security, reliability, and enterprise standards.

• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in on-prem environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience managing Always On Availability Groups (AAG) and clustering.
• Solid understanding of backup/recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and analytics teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Azure SQL or Azure DBA experience.
• Experience supporting or building a cloud-based data warehouse.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes for database deployments.
• Understanding of Power BI data structures and reporting workflows.

Employment Eligibility: Gravity cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly (we are not open to contract or “corp to corp” agreements).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.