2026 - SQL Database Administrator Intern

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The SQL Database Administrator Intern is an entry-level developmental role supporting the Database Administration team.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments with a primary focus on database platform operations, system health monitoring, performance fundamentals, and general SQL tasks.

Working under the guidance of experienced Database Administrators, the intern will assist with daily operational activities while learning industry best practices related to database operations, availability, reliability, security, performance, and diagnostic workflows.

All work is performed under direct supervision and in accordance with established procedures.

The internship is designed as a development pathway toward a future Junior Database Administrator position.

· Assist in monitoring SQL Server environments for availability and system health.

· Review database monitoring dashboards and alerting tools.

· Validate successful execution of SQL Server Agent jobs.

· Assist in verifying database backup operations.

· Participate in supervised database restore testing in non-production environments.

· Monitor disk utilization, storage growth, CPU usage, and memory trends.

· Support capacity tracking and utilization reporting.

· Assist in maintaining database inventories and environment documentation.

· Review performance metrics and learn to identify potential tuning opportunities.

· Participate in analysis of slow-running queries under DBA guidance.

· Support routine database maintenance and health reviews.

· Assist with security access reviews and documentation.

· Maintain runbooks, operational procedures, and standard documentation.

· Escalate identified issues in accordance with documented processes.

· The intern will not perform independent production changes, deployments, or schema modifications.

· Microsoft SQL Server architecture, internals, and core components.

· T-SQL fundamentals.

· Indexing concepts and execution plan analysis.

· Query performance troubleshooting techniques.

· SQL Server monitoring and diagnostic tools.

· Backup and recovery strategies.

· Capacity planning fundamentals.

· High availability and disaster recovery concepts (observational).

· Infrastructure, Windows Server, and storage fundamentals.

· Fundamental understanding of relational database concepts.

· Introductory knowledge of SQL querying.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to follow documented procedures accurately.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· High attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Demonstrated interest in database administration or infrastructure operations.

· Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

· Academic or personal experience with Microsoft SQL Server.

· Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or Azure Portal.

· Exposure to T-SQL, indexes, stored procedures, or views.

· Familiarity with Windows Server concepts.

· Coursework involving database systems or data management.

· Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

· Preferred Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology, Information Systems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be a complete list of duties performed.

Please do not contact hiring managers directly or attempt to inquire outside of the application portal.

Only applications submitted through the official process will be considered.

No resumes from 3rd party vendors will be accepted at this time.