SQL Database Administrator (DBA) - w2 only - USC
Hybrid in Little Rock, AR, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago

Bridge Flair LLC
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Skills
- Amazon RDS
- Amazon Web Services
- Analytical Skill
- Application Development
- Auditing
- Augmented Reality
- Backup
- Backup Administration
- Cloud Computing
- Clustering
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Governance
- Data Integrity
- Database
- Database Administration
- Database Architecture
- Database Design
- Database Performance Tuning
- Database Security
- Disaster Recovery
- Encryption
- Failover
- GC
- High Availability
- Log Shipping
- Management
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft SQL Server DBA
- Performance Monitoring
- Problem Solving
- Public Sector
- Query Optimization
- Recovery
- Regulatory Compliance
- Remote Desktop Services
- SQL
- SQL Azure
- Scripting
- Statistics
- Technical Writing
- Transact-SQL
- Windows PowerShell
Summary
Job Title:
SQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Client: State of Arkansas
Location: Little Rock, AR (Hybrid – Onsite presence required)
Employment Type: W2 Only
Rate: Up to $45/hour
Duration: Long-term Contract
Job Summary
The State of Arkansas is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support and manage enterprise-level Microsoft SQL Server environments. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and reliability of databases supporting critical state applications. This role requires strong hands-on SQL Server administration experience and the ability to work in a hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances (2016, 2019, 2022).
Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Perform database tuning, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and statistics management.
Manage database backups, restores, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
Implement and maintain high-availability and failover solutions such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering, or log shipping.
Ensure database security by managing roles, permissions, encryption, and auditing.
Support application development teams with database design, schema changes, and deployment support.
Troubleshoot and resolve production and non-production database issues.
Perform routine maintenance tasks including patching, upgrades, and scheduled jobs.
Create and maintain technical documentation related to database architecture, processes, and procedures.
Participate in on-call support and after-hours maintenance as required.
Required Qualifications
4–7+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Database Administrator.
Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration and T-SQL development.
Experience with performance monitoring tools, query tuning, and execution plan analysis.
Hands-on experience with backup and recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
Solid understanding of SQL Server security best practices.
Experience supporting large, mission-critical databases in production environments.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in government or public sector environments.
Exposure to cloud-based SQL platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS for SQL Server).
Knowledge of automation and scripting (PowerShell).
Familiarity with compliance, audit requirements, and data governance standards.
Work Environment
Hybrid schedule with onsite work required in Little Rock, AR.
W2 employment only (No C2C or 1099).
Collaborative environment working with application teams, infrastructure, and security teams.
Why This Role
Stable long-term project with a State client.
Competitive W2 rate aligned with market standards.
Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale systems supporting public services.
- Dice Id: 91165402
- Position Id: 8860592
- Posted 2 days ago
Company Info
About Bridge Flair LLC
Delivering Value and Innovation
Bridge flair is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We use our unique deployment model to build qualified, industry specialized fit-for-purpose teams combined with proven solutions and service models to achieve results. Our agility and obsession with providing value enables us to support an ever evolving digital world.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our emergent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals are established for progression and empower the Values we bring as a world-class technology services firm.
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are invested in creating long-term partnerships that strengthen communities, help tackle social challenges, and solve complex problems. We encourage employees to explore their passions, business skills, and expertise to make meaningful contributions to the world around them. Click here to learn more about our corporate social responsibility.
Local Service
Our unique delivery model includes local quality engagement with over 70 offices and client delivery centers (CDC) across the United States and Canada, including a CDC in Mexico.

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