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Requirement id 155373

Job title Administrator

Job location in Boise, ID

Skills required MS SQL Server, not found, Clustering Knowledge, Hyper V Windows Server Problem Solving S

Open Date 03-Oct-2025

Close Date

Job type Contract

Duration 12 Months

Compensation DOE

Status requirement ---

Job interview type ---

Email Recruiter:coolsoft

Job Description Administrator: MS SQL Server, not found, Clustering Knowledge, Hyper V Windows Server Problem Solving S

Start date : 10/20/2025

End Date : 10/30/2026

Submission deadline : 10/09/2025

Client Info : Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Information Technology

Note:

* Agency Interview Type : Either Webcam or In Person

* Remote

Description :

We are seeking a senior-level SQL Server DBA to support a critical upgrade project from SQL Server2017 to 2022. This role is focused on managing and upgrading SQL Server environments hosted on on-premises virtual machines (VMs). The ideal candidate will have deep experience with high availability configurations, clustering, and disaster recovery in a virtualized infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the upgrade of SQL Server 2017 to 2022 in a complex, on-prem VM-based environment

Maintain and troubleshoot Always On Availability Groups and Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC)

Collaborate with infrastructure teams to manage VM configurations, storage, and networking

Support both production and disaster recovery (DR) environments

Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and backup/restore operations

Create and maintain detailed documentation and procedures

Provide on-call support as needed

Provide direction as needed for other DBA contractors on work required to be performed

Provide knowledge transfer to internal teams

Required Qualifications

7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience in enterprise environments

Proven experience upgrading SQL Server 2017 to 2022 on virtualized infrastructure

Expertise in clustering, high availability, and DR strategies using VMs

Strong understanding of Hyper-V or VMware environments

Proficiency in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting

Experience managing SQL Server on Windows Server in an on-premises data center

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Experience with SQL Server components such as SSRS, SSIS, and Analysis Services

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent

Familiarity with VM backup and snapshot strategies

Experience with monitoring tools like Redgate®, SolarWinds®, or Sentry One®

Knowledge of hybrid DR strategies involving off-site or co-located data centers

Knowledge of current Microsoft SQL Server licensing

Experience in using and configuring 3rd party tools such as Redgate® monitoring tools

Understanding of Active Directory configuration requirements, including:

Cluster Name Object (CNO) requirements for pre staged SQL Computer Objects

Delegation of rights to service accounts for dynamic object creation within specific OUs

Understanding of DNS configuration requirements to support dynamic updates for SQL Server listeners and CNOs in high availability scenarios

Note: While the contractor will not directly manage AD or DNS, they will work closely with the Server Support team to facilitate necessary changes and ensure proper configuration.

Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 155373 while calling.

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