We are seeking a highly experienced and client-oriented Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our team as a Principal Consultant. This role is fully client-facing and requires someone who can confidently lead conversations, take ownership of solutions, and deliver expert-level database services across multiple environments. You’ll begin by supporting existing clients and gradually expand to manage up to five client accounts.

Please note: This position includes an on-call rotation, which is a key requirement. Candidates must be comfortable providing support outside of standard hours when needed.

Responsibilities

· Consulting & Client Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, assessing their database needs and leading solution discussions with professionalism and ownership.

· Database Design & Implementation: Design and deploy scalable, reliable SQL Server database systems across on-prem and Azure environments.

· Performance Optimization: Analyze and tune databases for responsiveness, resource efficiency, and overall performance.

· Security & Data Integrity: Implement robust security protocols and ensure data accuracy across all systems.

· Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain strategies to protect critical data assets.

· Capacity Planning & Documentation: Monitor growth trends and maintain clear documentation of configurations and procedures.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and project managers to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

· Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues with urgency and precision—especially during on-call support.

· Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends, especially in SQL Server and cloud technologies.