Sr. MS SQL Database Administrator
Description
Job Responsibilities
Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments.
Provide L2/L3 production support, troubleshooting performance, availability, and database issues.
Manage Always On Availability Groups, Replication, CDC, backup/recovery, and HA/DR solutions.
Perform SQL Server performance tuning, upgrades, patching, and migrations.
Implement database security, compliance, and automation initiatives.
Participate in on-call support and major incident resolution.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments.
Strong expertise in MS SQL Server (2012-2025) and Azure SQL Database/Managed Instance.
Proven L2/L3 SQL Server production support experience.
Hands-on experience with:
Always On Availability Groups
Replication & CDC
Performance Tuning (Query Store, Execution Plans, Extended Events, DMVs)
Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery
SQL Server Security & Hardening
Strong T-SQL development and troubleshooting skills.
Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical production environments.
Preferred Qualifications
9-14+ years of Microsoft SQL Server DBA experience (12-14 years preferred).
Experience in financial services/banking environments.
Strong PowerShell automation skills.
Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, and Azure infrastructure.
Must-Have Hiring Criteria
Strong Microsoft SQL Server DBA background (primary requirement)
Hands-on experience with both MS SQL Server and Azure SQL
Proven L2/L3 production support experience
Experience in large enterprise environments
Strong performance tuning, HA/DR, and troubleshooting expertise
Preferred: 12-14 years of MS SQL Server DBA experience and financial services background
WHAT WE OFFER
Hybrid
Laptop/Computer Provided by the Company
Market Total Rewards Package
Retirement Plan
Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment
Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time-Off Benefits
Sick Leave Conversion
Tuition Fee Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Performance Based Merit Increases
Employee Recognition
Training and Staff Development
Employee Referral Program
Employee Volunteerism Opportunity
All Mandatory Statutory Benefits
WHO WE ARE
Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare.
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
We’re a leading health solution and care delivery organization. Our work is complex, but our mission is simple: create a healthier world, with you at the center.
As part of a Fortune 5 enterprise, we are improving the health care experience of over 125 million people around the world.
Elevate your career with a leading health care company while improving lives