Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server) MUST be local to Phoenix, AZ OR Marietta, GA Maverick Search Partners is recruiting a Database Administrator on behalf of a national engineering and technical services firm. This is a direct-hire, full-time position supporting enterprise, mission-critical database environments. What you'll do Administer and optimize large SQL Server environments supporting high-volume production workloads Own high availability — AlwaysOn Availability Groups, failover clustering, replication, log shipping Build and test disaster recovery: backup strategy, restore validation, RTO/RPO targets Lead performance tuning, capacity planning, patching, upgrades, and migrations Implement enterprise security standards — encryption, auditing, role-based access control Support DFARS, ITAR, and similar compliance requirements Maintain runbooks and technical documentation Participate in an on-call rotation with escalation support for critical production issues What you'll bring 5+ years administering databases in an enterprise environment Deep Microsoft SQL Server expertise, including HA/DR architecture Advanced T-SQL and performance tuning Experience supporting 24x7 production systems Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Must be a U.S. person as defined under ITAR Nice to have Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or other hybrid/cloud database experience PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform automation Data warehousing or large-scale reporting environments DP-300, OCP, or AWS Database Specialty certification Why this role Established, stable organization with a genuinely collegial culture. Real ownership from day one — you'll be untangling and modernizing an environment, not just keeping the lights on. Competitive salary plus annual bonus, full benefits. Responsibilities Manage database changes and re-designs Analyze database issues and troubleshoot or configure the database accordingly Drive automation of code Monitor database performance to ensure high levels of security and speed Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Technology, or a related field of study Proven knowledge of SQL Servers Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills