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Senior SQL Database Administrator

Ahava Services, Chicago, IL, United States


Ahava Services LLC is seeking an experienced

SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

to manage, optimize, and support our database environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring database performance, security, availability, and reliability across systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server databases

Perform database administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes

Ensure high availability using Always On, clustering, log shipping, and replication

Develop and maintain SSIS packages for data integration

Implement database security best practices, including encryption and compliance

Automate tasks using PowerShell scripting

Support data warehouse integration and data pipelines

Monitor system performance and ensure optimal database health

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Extensive experience with

SQL Server (2008–2022)

Strong expertise in

SSIS development and performance tuning

Hands-on experience with

HA/DR solutions

(Always On, Log Shipping, Clustering, Replication)

Solid understanding of

database security and compliance

Experience with

PowerShell scripting

Experience with

data warehouse integration

Working knowledge of

MySQL administration

Preferred Skills

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Experience in enterprise or public sector environments

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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