Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (10+ years) to support and optimize enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments Our mining client is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (10+ years) to support and optimize enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments
Join an enterprise DBA team supporting business-critical Microsoft SQL Server environments across a large operational portfolio. This hands-on contract role focuses on SQL Server administration, performance optimization, HA/DR, security, upgrades, migrations, and platform modernization initiatives. The position requires rapid onboarding, independent troubleshooting, and participation in an out-of-hours on-call rotation supporting production database environments.
Contract, Vancouver or Calgary, Working Hours: 37.5 PST. Primarily remote with some in office
Must Haves
10+ years in Microsoft SQL Server DBA administration within complex enterprise environments
Advanced troubleshooting of SQL Server performance using DMVs , Query Store , Extended Events , and execution plans
Hands‑on administration of Always On Availability Groups , Windows Server Failover Clustering , replication , and Commvault
Solid experience with T‑SQL , PowerShell , SQL Server security , and SQL Server upgrades and migrations
Previous participation in on‑call support rotations for business‑critical SQL Server environments
Nice to Have
Experience administering Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
Experience migrating workloads between on‑premises SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms
Experience with VMware or other virtualized enterprise infrastructure
Experience with SolarWinds, SCOM, SentryOne, or Redgate
Familiarity with DevOps, source control, and CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities




Provide administration and operational support for enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL Server health, performance, availability, and reliability
Administer HA/DR, backup and recovery, replication, clustering, and log shipping technologies
Execute SQL Server installations, patching, upgrades, migrations, and modernization activities
Maintain SQL Server security controls and support vulnerability remediation and audit requirements
Develop T‑SQL, PowerShell automation, monitoring improvements, and repeatable DBA processes
Produce and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and runbooks
Our mining client is seeking a Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (10+ years) to support and optimize enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments
Join an enterprise DBA team supporting business‑critical Microsoft SQL Server environments across a large operational portfolio. This hands‑on contract role focuses on SQL Server administration, performance optimization, HA/DR, security, upgrades, migrations, and platform modernization initiatives. The position requires rapid onboarding, independent troubleshooting, and participation in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rotation supporting production database environments.
Contract, Vancouver or Calgary, Working Hours: 37.5 PST. Primarily remote with some in office
Must Haves




10+ years in Microsoft SQL Server DBA administration within complex enterprise environments
Advanced troubleshooting of SQL Server performance using DMVs , Query Store , Extended Events , and execution plans
Hands‑on administration of Always On Availability Groups , Windows Server Failover Clustering , replication , and Commvault
Strong experience with T‑SQL , PowerShell , SQL Server security , and SQL Server upgrades and migrations
Previous participation in on‑call support rotations for business‑critical SQL Server environments
Nice to Have
Experience administering Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
Experience migrating workloads between on‑premises SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms
Experience with VMware or other virtualized enterprise infrastructure
Experience with SolarWinds, SCOM, SentryOne, or Redgate
Familiarity with DevOps, source control, and CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Provide administration and operational support for enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL Server health, performance, availability, and reliability
Administer HA/DR, backup and recovery, replication, clustering, and log shipping technologies
Execute SQL Server installations, patching, upgrades, migrations, and modernization activities
Maintain SQL Server security controls and support vulnerability remediation and audit requirements
Develop T‑SQL, PowerShell automation, monitoring improvements, and repeatable DBA processes
Produce and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and runbooks
Disclaimer:
AI may be used in evaluating candidates.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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