Sr. MS SQL Database Administrator

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