RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Database Administrator in Aurora, CO.
Overview:
We are seeking a Database Administrator to support, monitor, and optimize enterprise SQL Server environments. This role ensures database performance, availability, security, and reliability while supporting Windows Server and virtualized infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
* Install, configure, monitor, and tune SQL Server databases and clusters
* Ensure high availability through backups, disaster recovery, and failover solutions
* Manage database security, access controls, patching, and lifecycle updates
* Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents within SLAs
* Support Windows Server administration, virtualization, and enterprise storage
* Partner with development teams on database design and query optimization
REQUIREMENTS:
Database Administration (SQL Server):
* 5+ years of supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments
* SQL Server installation, configuration, and maintenance
* Query performance tuning (indexes, execution plans, Query Store, Profiler)
* Database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies
* Troubleshooting locking, blocking, deadlocks, and connectivity issues
Windows Server Administration:
* 3+ years of administering Windows Server
* Experience with database performance tuning, backups, and high availability
* Familiarity with virtualization platforms and enterprise storage
High Availability & Reliability:
* Experience with SQL Server high-availability solutions (Failover Clustering, Always On Availability Groups, Mirroring, Replication)
* Ensuring database availability, integrity, and security
* OS-level security, patching, lifecycle updates
* Active Directory integration and basic PowerShell usage
Infrastructure & Virtualization:
* Experience provisioning and managing virtual machines for database workloads
* Resource management (CPU, memory, storage)
* Enterprise storage monitoring and capacity planning
Operations & Support:
* Incident and problem management within defined SLAs
* Performance monitoring and root-cause analysis
* Documentation of configurations, builds, and procedures
Security & Access Control:
* Managing database security, user access, and compliance with best practices
Soft/Professional Skills (Must-Have):
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume support environment
* Collaboration with development teams
* Attention to detail and operational discipline
Bonus:
* Hybrid cloud
* Docker/Kubernetes
* Linux or monitoring tools
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITWQG2173428
- Posted 18 hours ago
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