CloudIngest · 8 hours ago
Senior Database Administrator
Houston, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60/hr - $65/hr
5+ years expCloudIngest is seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator with deep expertise in SQL Server and Azure database technologies. The role involves driving complex issue resolution, supporting mission-critical systems, and serving as a backup technical lead when necessary.
Business IntelligenceInformation TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Nidhi Nehra
Responsibilities
Lead complex troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and database performance investigations
Work independently while coordinating with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams
Prioritize and manage multiple issues with clear, timely communication
Recommend and drive long-term stabilization and optimization initiatives
Ability to serve as a backup technical lead, including coordinating workstreams, guiding technical resources, and ensuring operational continuity
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of hands‑on SQL Server experience
Expertise in T‑SQL, query optimization, indexing strategies, execution plans, and performance tuning
Solid understanding of SQL Server architecture, security, backups, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR)
5–7 years of Azure database experience, including deployment, configuration, performance monitoring, and security best practices
Experience supporting cloud‑based data solutions and integrating with on‑prem systems
Basic understanding of Oracle database structure and administration
Ability to perform foundational troubleshooting and operational support
Operates at a senior consultant level with the ability to lead complex troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and database performance investigations
Work independently while coordinating with application, infrastructure, and vendor teams
Prioritize and manage multiple issues with clear, timely communication
Recommend and drive long‑term stabilization and optimization initiatives
Ability to serve as a backup technical lead, including coordinating workstreams, guiding technical resources, and ensuring operational continuity
Available to support business‑critical operations during 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST
Preferred
Basic Linux/Unix experience, including command line navigation and simple administrative scripting
Company
CloudIngest
CloudIngest offers software development, digital Transformations, business intelligence, and cloud services.
11-50 employees
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