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Niche SQL Server DBA skills reduce competition, but metro location and mid-level experience increase applicant density.
DBA skills are broadly transferable across industries with low domain bias.
Explicit 2.5+ years and mandatory SQL Server, HA/DR, and Windows Server skills enforce moderate filtering.
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Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
Monitor and optimize database performance, troubleshoot incidents, and provide root cause analysis.
Implement and maintain database security, support high availability solutions (Always On, Log Shipping, Replication), and manage database objects and upgrades.
Minimum 2.5+ years hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
Strong SQL and T-SQL skills, including stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
Experience with database backup/recovery and familiarity with High Availability and Disaster Recovery concepts.
Experience working in Windows Server environments.
Experienced in performance tuning and optimization using query execution plans and monitoring tools.
Able to handle end-to-end database administration including security, patching, upgrades, and compliance with data governance.
Capable of collaborating with developers to optimize SQL queries and ensure database health and availability.