Weekend SQL Server DBA
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Job Summary
To ensure optimal performance of client SQL Server systems over the weekend, the part-time Weekend SQL Server DBA will manage urgent responses to critical alerts, execute scheduled maintenance tasks, and address ticket backlogs while working remotely for a total of 17 hours each weekend.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the first line of defense for critical SQL Server Agent alerts and urgent customer calls
- Execute scheduled maintenance tasks, including applying updates and managing database operations
- Address the ticket backlog and monitor ongoing tasks handed off from the weekday DBA team
Required qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience as a production support SQL Server DBA
- Hands-on experience administering SQL Server 2012 through 2025
- Ability to write T-SQL and perform performance tuning
- Solid understanding of core DBA tasks, including backups and restores
- Practical experience with Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clusters
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