SQL DBA Support Engineer

Post Date

Sep 21, 2025

Location

Missouri River,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

63131
US
Nov 22, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

CLT-8e8801de-a3d7-42c5-8200-e7ce26170379

Pay Rate

$38 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL DBA Support Engineer to join our IT operations team. This role is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, performance, and security across enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot SQL Server databases in production and development environments.
Perform regular database backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing.
Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and resource management.
Implement and maintain database security policies, including user access controls and encryption.
Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application deployments and upgrades.
Respond to and resolve database-related incidents and service requests.
Maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and standards.
Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed.
Required Qualifications:

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or Support Engineer.
Azure Experience
Strong proficiency in T-SQL, SSMS, and SQL Server tools.
Experience with SQL Server versions 2016 and above.
Familiarity with high availability solutions (Always On, clustering, replication).
Knowledge of performance tuning and optimization techniques.
Understanding of ITIL or similar service management frameworks.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.