🔍 About Ensono
Ensono is a hybrid-cloud provider offering mission-critical support across mainframe, cloud, and infrastructure platforms. They’re renowned for 24/7 managed services, strategic consulting, and a values-driven, “relentless ally” culture.
âś… Position Highlights
- 100% remote (U.S.-based)
- Full-time senior-level role, covering 24Ă—7 shifts and on-call rotation
- Pay estimate: $95K–$120K/year for SQL Server DBA roles; higher for advanced or niche DBs
🔎 What You’ll Own
- Provide operational SQL Server DBA services: incident response, backups, restores, monitoring, and alert remediation
- Troubleshoot performance, integrity, security, replication, log shipping, and deadlock issues
- Tune queries and resources using tools like Profiler, PerfMon, DMVs, and SQL Agent
- Support clustering, mirroring, Always On, TDE/encryption, patching, index and stats management
- Automate repetitive operations, maintain documentation, and comply with SLAs
- Escalate complex issues to engineering and engage in strategic problem-solving
🧠Must‑Have Traits & Skills
- Strong SQL Server experience (2008–2019): troubleshooting, performance tuning, replication, security, and high availability
- Proficient in performance tools (Profiler, DTA, DMVs), scripting (PowerShell/VBScript), and DB automation
- Familiar with Windows Server, SPNs, storage architecture; solid documentation and communication skills
🎓 Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications (MCDBA, MCT), cloud DB experience (Azure/AWS), ITIL knowledge
- Familiarity with third-party DBA tools (Redgate, Idera, SCOM)
đź’° Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary estimated at $95K–$120K/year
- Full U.S. benefits package: medical/dental/vision, 401(k) + match, unlimited PTO, parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness perks, flexible scheduling
🎯 Why It’s a Win for Remote DBAs
- Lead complex SQL ecosystems in a cloud-enabled hybrid services environment
- Thrive on 24/7 incident ownership and strategic automation
- Grow alongside a tech-forward firm known for its supportive and values-driven culture
✍️ Call to Action
If you’re a seasoned SQL Server pro who thrives under pressure, writes Runbooks in your sleep, and speaks fluently in encryption and replication—Ensono wants you. Apply now to join as a Senior Database Administrator and drive excellence in critical data systems.