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Position Title: SQL DBA

Duration: 6-mo Contract to Hire

Location: onsite in Frisco, TX then weekly hybrid

Start Date: November

Summary:

Client is seeking a forward-thinking SQL Server DBA to manage and evolve our hybrid database infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (Azure/AWS). This role ensures high availability, security, and performance of our online transaction processing systems, while guiding cross-functional teams to achieve enterprise-grade scalability and reliability. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, Security, and Data teams to modernize database systems, introduce automation and monitoring, and drive innovation across the stack.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

· 8 - 10+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server (SQL Server 2017+ preferred)

· 2 – 3 years in hybrid or cloud-based environments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS)

· Strong understanding of RDBMS theory, architecture, and performance tuning

· Experience with PowerShell (this is what they use and is required), T-SQL, or Python (nice to have) for scripting and automation

· Familiarity with containerized deployments and infrastructure-as-code

· Exposure to DevOps workflows, Git-based repositories, and CI/CD pipelines

· Skilled in data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS)

· Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage SQL Server databases across on-prem, cloud, and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) – On prem right now-moving to cloud

· Implement database automation using tools like PowerShell, Terraform (preferred), or DBATools for backups, provisioning, and patching

· Monitor performance and availability using platforms like Azure Monitor, Grafana, or Prometheus

· Collaborate on cloud migrations and hybrid strategies—Azure SQL, Managed Instances, or AWS RDS/EC2

· Develop database observability practices including query optimization, telemetry, and alerts

· Experience with database solutions for resiliency, high performance, and scalability

· Familiar with security models including access control, encryption, and vulnerability assessments

· Enable disaster recovery with technologies like Availability Groups, cloud backups, and failover clusters

· Guide development teams in efficient data modeling, schema management, and CI/CD database practices

· Stay current on emerging tools like SQL Server 2022, Fabric, or serverless compute patterns

Preferred Skills:

· SQL Server 2019 / 2022 - Advanced

· Azure SQL / Managed Instance - Intermediate

· PowerShell / DBATools - Intermediate

· Query Optimization- Advanced

· Cloud Monitoring (Azure Monitor, Grafana) - Intermediate

· Disaster Recovery Solutions - Intermediate

· RDBMS / Data Modeling - Advanced

· Security (RBAC, encryption, compliance) Intermediate

· Kubernetes / Docker Nice to Have

Additional Technologies needed (not all are required):

· Cloud technology experience

· Synapse

· Snowflake (or columnar generically)

· Spark

· Azure Data Factory

· Data Fabric

· DataBricks

· EDW

· Data Lake

· Lake House or mention of Medallion architecture

· Parquet

· IAC

· MongoDB

· MySQL

· Cosmo

· Redis

About Us

ECCO Select is certified as a Women-owned, Minority-owned, Small Business Enterprise. We are a talent acquisition and advisory consulting company, specializing in providing people, process, and technology solutions for our clients’ needs. ECCO Select has experience in assisting our commercial and government clients successfully manage projects and programs that transform their business operations through a variety of IT solutions. We’re the talent behind the technology. To find out more about ECCO visit www.eccoselect.com.

Our Commitment
We would love to have you join our team! ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. ECCO Select’s policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Any experience with SSRS?
• Do you have exposure to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines?
• Do you have strong expertise with the Azure stack?
• Are you currently in the Dallas region and can work an onsite, weekly hybrid schedule?
• Do you have 8+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server?
• Have you worked with PowerShell?
• Can you work W2 without current sponsorship or a future Visa transfer?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frisco, TX 75034