SQL Server DBA

Direct Travel

4h • Remote

About The Position

As a key member within the IT Enterprise Architecture (ITEA) organization, the
SQL Server DBA will be responsible for both logical and physical DBA tasks
supporting our on-premise applications including our ERP: Unit4/CentralCommand,
as well as databases hosted in Azure SQL Database. Part of this job is migrating
our on-premise version of SQL Server to an updated version hosted on an Azure
VM. This will involve architecting for high-availability setup. This role will
also support development initiatives for Direct Travel’s core stack.

This role requires a blend of technical DBA skills and application-level
understanding, with a focus on long-term support and knowledge transfer for
Unit4/CentralCommand. This role reports to the VP, Enterprise Architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Deep expertise in both physical and logical SQL Server administration. Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience with on-premises SQL Server environments (min 10 years), high availability clusters (min 2–3 years), and Azure SQL Database (min 2–3 years).
• Ability to work with application teams to support backend requirements and enhancements.
• Strong SQL development, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security management skills (min 10 years).
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work supporting Unit4/CentralCommand or similar ERP/mission-critical systems.
• Experience with SSIS package support and catalog management.
• Familiarity with functional DBA work and cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with Jira Epic and Stories to document projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain SQL Server environments, including setup, migration, upgrades, backups, patching, and security.
• Perform logical DBA duties: understand application architecture, work closely with the application team, support development projects, and ensure database design aligns with business needs.
• Handle physical DBA tasks: server builds, performance tuning, index management, permissions, and regular maintenance.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure seamless support and knowledge transfer for future projects.
• Document processes and train others to ensure continuity and minimize reliance on a single individual.
• Develop and maintain formal Unit4/CentralCommand disaster recovery plan with CentralCommand Admin team.
• Perform bi-annual security reviews for all SQL Server databases and any databases hosted in Azure SQL Database.

Benefits

• In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, Direct Travel/ATPI offers a Total Rewards Package which includes Retirement Plans, Wellness, Rewards and Recognition, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level