Sql Database Administrator

About Us

We are a leading ERP software and solutions provider to dealers and rental companies of heavy equipment. We specialize in working with the construction, mining, forestry, material handling, and agriculture industries. We aim to be the ERP thought leader in our space and a trusted IT advisor to all dealers and rental companies. Today, we have over 800+ employee associates, offices on four continents, and customers in over 20 countries. We are privately held, and our headquarters are in beautiful Cary, NC. We seek talented individuals to join our team and help us aggressively grow our North American footprint for our on-premises and 100% cloud-based ERP solutions.

Why work for VitalEdge?

We dont just sell technology, we enable transformation that results in broader societal benefits like building homes and critical infrastructure, growing food and delivering all sorts of products we all rely on for daily life. We exist to ultimately equip the world to keep running. We have more than 60 years of combined experience and two industry-leading software suites and associated apps, with which we will drive the market forward. Its an exciting time to work for VitalEdge join us!

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled SQL Server Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise SQL Server environments. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in performance tuning, high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR), automation, Azure SQL platforms, and production support.

This is a critical role supporting business-critical systems, requiring deep technical capability and a strong ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support SQL Server environments (2012–2022) across production and non-production systems
• Perform advanced performance tuning using execution plans, Query Store, DMVs, and wait statistics
• Troubleshoot complex database issues including locking, blocking, deadlocks, memory grants, TempDB, and I/O bottlenecks
• Design and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery drills
• Implement and support HA/DR solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clusters, Log Shipping, Replication, CDC)
• Execute SQL Server upgrades, patching, and version migrations with minimal downtime
• Implement and maintain SQL Server security features including TDE, encryption, auditing, and role-based access control
• Automate routine maintenance and monitoring tasks using T-SQL, SQL Agent, and PowerShell
• Support Azure SQL workloads (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL on Azure VM)
• Drive incident resolution, root cause analysis (RCA), and long-term preventive improvements
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams for controlled production deployments and CI/CD initiatives
• Focus on proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and regular performance health checks

Required Skills & Education

• 4+ years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience in production environments
• Strong expertise in SQL Server architecture and internals (Buffer Pool, Plan Cache, Transaction Log, TempDB)
• Advanced query and server-level performance tuning skills
• Deep understanding of Always On AGs, FCI, Replication, CDC, and Log Shipping
• Strong experience with backup, restore, and disaster recovery scenarios
• Solid knowledge of SQL Server security and compliance controls
• Experience with automation and scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell)
• Working knowledge of Azure SQL and monitoring tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong troubleshooting ability, communication skills, and ownership mindset
• Functional experience in any ERP in the Service or Logistics Area such as Sales, Distribution, Procurement and Inventory Management – (Exposure on multiple Projects)

VitalEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer