Senior SQL DBA Engineer

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future
At Presidio, we’re at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses—and their customers—to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights.

The Role
Presidio is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior SQL Server DBA to join our IT team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance tuning of SQL Server databases across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL Server architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, and automation, with a strong focus on security, scalability, and performance.

Travel Requirements:

This role will be required to be on client site in nearby Irving, TX are 5 days a week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases (2016 and newer) in production and non-production environments.
• Monitor database performance, implement tuning improvements, and proactively address potential issues.
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies, including high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions (e.g., Always On, Log Shipping, Replication).
• Implement and enforce database security policies, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Collaborate with application developers and infrastructure teams to optimize database design and query performance. Automate routine database tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, or other scripting tools.
• Perform database upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Participate in capacity planning and forecasting for database growth and resource needs.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Provide 24/7 support for critical production systems as part of an on-call rotation.

Required Skills and Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience and/or military experience (Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (is preferred)
• 7+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in a production environment 
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) 
• Strong experience with HA/DR technologies (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, etc.) 
• Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies 
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Agent 
• Solid understanding of Windows Server environments and Active Directory integration 
• Strong scripting skills (T-SQL, PowerShell) 
• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is a plus 
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation

Additional Skills and Professional Experience:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Redgate, SolarWinds DPA, or SentryOne.
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI) is a plus.

Your future at Presidio
Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers—thinkers, builders, and collaborators—who push the boundaries of what’s possible. With our expertise in AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future.

Ready to innovate? Let’s redefine what’s next—together.

About Presidio
At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio’s expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information, visit www.presidio.com.

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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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