Database Administrator – Microsoft SQL Server

Location: Remote – U.S.

GetixHealth is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support the availability, performance, security, maintenance, and reliability of our Microsoft database platforms and supporting infrastructure.

This role will primarily support our Microsoft SQL Server environment and work closely with IT Infrastructure, Information Security, Application, and Development teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on SQL Server administration experience along with expertise in database performance, high availability, disaster recovery, security, and automation.

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Key Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server environments across production, development, testing, and disaster recovery
Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot SQL Server instances and associated database services
Manage SQL Server databases across physical, virtual, cloud, and hybrid environments
Monitor database health, availability, capacity, performance, and resource utilization
Perform database maintenance, including index optimization, statistics maintenance, integrity checks, and database cleanup
Support database migrations, consolidations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
Support migrations from legacy database environments to modern Microsoft and Azure platforms
Design and support database high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions
Manage technologies such as SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering, and replication
Develop and maintain database backup, retention, recovery, RPO and RTO strategies
Analyze SQL queries, execution plans, indexes, blocking, deadlocks, and system resource utilization
Troubleshoot performance issues across databases, servers, applications, storage, and network dependencies
Partner with Application and Development teams to improve database and query performance
Implement database security standards using least privilege and role-based access controls
Manage database authentication, service accounts, roles, permissions, and privileged access
Support database security hardening, vulnerability remediation, encryption, auditing, and logging
Develop PowerShell, T-SQL, and other automation to improve database administration and infrastructure operations
Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions following significant database or infrastructure incidents
Participate in an on-call rotation for critical production systems

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
3–5+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration
Experience supporting Windows Server environments
Experience with SQL Server backup, restoration, recovery, and disaster recovery
Experience troubleshooting database performance and availability issues
Strong understanding of database security, authentication, authorization, and permissions
Experience with SQL Server high-availability technologies
Working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Experience using T-SQL for database administration and troubleshooting
PowerShell scripting experience
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills
Ability to support critical production systems within a structured IT operations environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs
Experience supporting hybrid Microsoft infrastructure environments
Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or similar monitoring platforms
Experience with Microsoft System Center, Azure Arc, or related infrastructure-management technologies
Experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clustering
Experience supporting database migrations to Microsoft Azure
Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting
Experience working within healthcare or healthcare Revenue Cycle Management
Familiarity with HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, and PCI DSS
Experience supporting environments containing PHI, PII, PCI, or other sensitive information
Microsoft certifications related to Azure, SQL Server, database administration, or cloud infrastructure are preferred

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a highly technical and hands-on Microsoft SQL Server DBA who enjoys solving complex database and infrastructure problems and takes ownership of the performance, reliability, availability, and security of critical production systems.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with SQL Server performance tuning, high availability, backup and disaster recovery, database security, and automation. This individual should also be comfortable partnering across Infrastructure, Security, Application, and Development teams and have the curiosity to stay current with evolving Microsoft, cloud, and cybersecurity technologies.

Compensation:

Salary: $135,000 – $155,000 annually

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits & Incentives:

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support your overall well-being.
Life & Disability Coverage: Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, with voluntary coverage options available.
401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible employees can participate in the company’s 401(k) plan, including company matching opportunities.
Paid Time Off: PTO begins accruing from your first day of employment.
Flexible Benefit Options: A variety of benefit options are available to meet individual and family needs.

About GetixHealth:

Founded in 1992, GetixHealth has grown into a leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle management services, with offices across the United States and India. We work with healthcare organizations to optimize financial performance through solutions designed to improve efficiency, profitability, and the patient financial experience.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, remote position with approximately 10% travel, as needed. The role may also participate in an on-call rotation to support critical production systems.

GetixHealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

Database Administrator– Microsoft SQL Server