Overview
On Site
Hybrid
USD 60.00 per hour
Full Time
Job Details
Date Posted: 10/31/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 490822
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Database Administrator
Job Location: Lansing, MI, USA, 48933
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: require in office 2 days a week onsite presence
Shift: Regular
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 24
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 62.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Azure, Database, Design, SQL Server
Experience Desired: State/Federal Government exp is highly desired (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education: Master's Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
7+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards
In-depth knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs, including their features, limitations, and best practices
Proven experience in implementing and managing HA / DR solutions like Always On Availability Groups, geo-replication, and point-in-time restore
Expertise in Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server
Over 3+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation
Strong understanding of database security principles, including user management, role-based access control, data encryption, and compliance regulations
Proficient in designing, implementing, and testing robust backup and recovery strategies for Azure SQL databases
Experience with Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other tools for proactive monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting
Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python for automating routine tasks, deployments, and management
Experience with migrating on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL platforms
Familiarity with ETL processes and tools like Azure Data Factory or SSIS for data integration
Advanced skills in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, including query optimization, index tuning, and database configuration
ABOUT THE ROLE/JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Database Administrator position will work as a contract resource for the client supporting for the Agency Project.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Senior-level Database Administrator, the resource will:
Participate in 24x7 software and hardware support including Disaster Recovery and incident response support, following industry and development standards
Help develop and/or submit for approval, plans for installation, patch management maintenance, upgrades and support for the Database systems
Evaluate impacts of change and new technology, recommend solutions to persistent problems, and serve as an Agency Services liaison to external consultants
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Follow and enforce database standards, policies & procedures
Research and draft guidelines within the boundaries of current policies and standards
Monitor space allocation across databases. perform adjustments in test and development environments as necessary and as prescribed by predefined standards/guidelines
Calculate disk space requirements for existing and/or new installations of existing business needs
Modify parameters based on capacity changes
Configure and execute database integrity checks
Monitor for database integrity checks
Install database base management software for development and test environments
Install database patches and service packs for development and test environments
Monitor and support clustered database environments
Monitor and support database replication and backup environments
Implement the strategy to release unused space or repair fragmentation in test and development environments
Execute (run) scripts provided by Systems Analysts or Database Architect/Designer for creating and modifying database objects (tables, views, constraints, indexes, etc.)
Monitor database back-ups to ensure recoverability. Troubleshoot backup errors
Monitor database jobs and scheduled processes in development, test and production environments
Participate in troubleshooting
Monitor database environments (using alert logs, trace files, alert mechanisms, and other tools) for issues and problems with database functionality, connectivity, or downtime
Follow standards and guidelines for database space allocation based on best practices and implementation considerations based on business requirements
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 490822
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Database Administrator
Job Location: Lansing, MI, USA, 48933
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: require in office 2 days a week onsite presence
Shift: Regular
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 24
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 62.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Azure, Database, Design, SQL Server
Experience Desired: State/Federal Government exp is highly desired (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education: Master's Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
7+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards
In-depth knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs, including their features, limitations, and best practices
Proven experience in implementing and managing HA / DR solutions like Always On Availability Groups, geo-replication, and point-in-time restore
Expertise in Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server
Over 3+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation
Strong understanding of database security principles, including user management, role-based access control, data encryption, and compliance regulations
Proficient in designing, implementing, and testing robust backup and recovery strategies for Azure SQL databases
Experience with Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other tools for proactive monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting
Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python for automating routine tasks, deployments, and management
Experience with migrating on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL platforms
Familiarity with ETL processes and tools like Azure Data Factory or SSIS for data integration
Advanced skills in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, including query optimization, index tuning, and database configuration
ABOUT THE ROLE/JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Database Administrator position will work as a contract resource for the client supporting for the Agency Project.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Senior-level Database Administrator, the resource will:
Participate in 24x7 software and hardware support including Disaster Recovery and incident response support, following industry and development standards
Help develop and/or submit for approval, plans for installation, patch management maintenance, upgrades and support for the Database systems
Evaluate impacts of change and new technology, recommend solutions to persistent problems, and serve as an Agency Services liaison to external consultants
Individual tasks related to the duty:
Follow and enforce database standards, policies & procedures
Research and draft guidelines within the boundaries of current policies and standards
Monitor space allocation across databases. perform adjustments in test and development environments as necessary and as prescribed by predefined standards/guidelines
Calculate disk space requirements for existing and/or new installations of existing business needs
Modify parameters based on capacity changes
Configure and execute database integrity checks
Monitor for database integrity checks
Install database base management software for development and test environments
Install database patches and service packs for development and test environments
Monitor and support clustered database environments
Monitor and support database replication and backup environments
Implement the strategy to release unused space or repair fragmentation in test and development environments
Execute (run) scripts provided by Systems Analysts or Database Architect/Designer for creating and modifying database objects (tables, views, constraints, indexes, etc.)
Monitor database back-ups to ensure recoverability. Troubleshoot backup errors
Monitor database jobs and scheduled processes in development, test and production environments
Participate in troubleshooting
Monitor database environments (using alert logs, trace files, alert mechanisms, and other tools) for issues and problems with database functionality, connectivity, or downtime
Follow standards and guidelines for database space allocation based on best practices and implementation considerations based on business requirements
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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