SQL Server DBA (Database Administrator)

Overview

Hybrid
$50 - $60
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

SQL Server
Database Administrator
SQL Server 16
High Availability (HA)
Disaster Recovery (DR)
Transparent Data Encryption

Job Details

PROLIM Global Corporation ( is currently seeking a SQL Database Administrator 3 for the location of Lansing, MI Hybrid with one of our Top clients.

Working Title: SQL Server DBA (Database Administrator)

Location: 235 S. Grand Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933 - Hybrid

Job ID: 144041

Client: State of Michigan DHHS

Summary
Looking for a SQL Server DBA (Database Administrator) to manage and maintain SQL Server database systems, ensuring their performance, security, and availability. Also handle tasks like installation, configuration, monitoring, backup, and recovery, while also addressing performance tuning, security, and user access.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of a this position s responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

  • Database Management: Installing, configuring, and upgrading SQL Server database systems.
  • Performance Optimization: Tuning database performance, optimizing queries, and managing indexes.
  • Security: Managing user access, permissions, and implementing security policies.
  • Backup and Recovery: Implementing and maintaining backup and recovery strategies for data protection.
  • Monitoring: Monitoring database health, performance, and availability.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving database-related issues.
  • Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for database configurations and procedures.
  • Collaboration: Working with developers and other IT professionals to support database needs.

Specific Tasks:

  • Database Design and Implementation: Assisting in the design and implementation of new databases, including schema design, and creating database objects like tables, views, and stored procedures.
  • High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Implementing solutions like Always On Availability Groups or clustering for high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Capacity Planning: Monitoring database growth trends and planning for future capacity needs.
  • Automation: Developing and maintaining scripts for automating routine database tasks.
  • Patch Management: Applying SQL Server patches and updates to keep the system secure and up-to-date.
  • Security Auditing and Compliance: Ensuring the database environment adheres to security policies and regulations.
  • Reporting: Generating reports and visualizations related to database performance and usage.

In essence, this position acts as a gatekeeper for the organization's data, ensuring its integrity, accessibility, and security within the SQL Server environment.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

- 4+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards

- Expertise in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions

- Experience with Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server

- Over 2+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation

Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams with the possibility of 2nd round interviews being held IN PERSON at the Dimondale, MI office. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate.

Duration: 1 year with possible extension.

Remote or On-site: Accepting local candidates within a 90-minute drive of Lansing, MI ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.

Apply online for immediate consideration, please send your updated resume, and contact info via email

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