Junior Database Administrator

Job Description

About eNGINE

eNGINE is a Solutions and Placement firm specializing in building Technical Teams. With decades of experience interacting with technical professionals, our firm is driven by continuous learning and engagement with the markets we serve, the talent we represent, and the teams we build.

We encourage our Consulting Workforce to enjoy career fulfillment through challenging projects, schedule flexibility, and paid training/certifications. At eNGINE, successful outcomes are paramount, from start to finish.

Job Title: Junior Database Administrator

eNGINE is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to support and maintain our on-premises SQL Server environment, primarily for legacy systems. This role is perfect for an individual early in their DBA career who is eager to learn, gain hands-on experience, and develop under the guidance of a Senior DBA.

The successful candidate will initially focus on mastering our database monitoring tools and understanding the intricate interactions between software, hardware, and the database infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and utilize database monitoring software to support day-to-day operations.
• Assist in managing and maintaining an on-premises SQL Server environment, working closely with a Senior DBA.
• Provide support for approximately 37 SQL Server instances across both development and production environments.
• Troubleshoot and support full-stack SQL Server components, including SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Assist with performance monitoring, issue triage, and basic database administration tasks.
• Perform SQL scripting as required for data imports and various operational requests.

Environment & Technology

• On-premises SQL Server environment specifically supporting legacy systems (no cloud for these legacy workloads).
• A mix of physical and virtual servers (predominantly virtualized).
• Utilization of both SQL Server Standard and Enterprise editions.
• Approximately 90% production instances and 10% development instances.
• Full SQL Server stack: SSAS, SSRS, SSIS.
• Opportunity for exposure to cloud and next-generation platforms (Azure, Synapse, Databricks), though not the immediate primary focus of this specific role.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting SSIS packages is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with SSAS and SSRS is a plus.
• Basic to intermediate SQL scripting skills; experience importing bulk data (e.g., from Excel) is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of database performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting fundamentals.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in a DBA role within an on-premises enterprise environment.

Note: No C2C (Corp-to-Corp), relocation assistance, or sponsorship is available for this role.

For more detailed information on how eNGINE can positively impact your career, we encourage you to apply today!