SQL Server Database Administrator_ W2

Hybrid in Florham Park, NJ, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Contract W2

Hybrid

Up to $80/hr

Learn Beyond Consulting LLC

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Job Details

Skills

ARM
Agile
Amazon Web Services
Analytical Skill
Ansible
Microsoft SQL Server DBA
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft SQL Server
Backup
Bitbucket
Business Intelligence
Change Management
Cloud Computing
Clustering
Communication
Computer Science
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Improvement
Continuous Integration
Data Management
Data Warehouse
Database
Database Administration
DevOps
Documentation
Extract
Transform
Load
Failover
Good Clinical Practice
Google Cloud Platform
High Availability
ITIL
IaaS
Jenkins
Kubernetes
MI
Management
Marketing Intelligence
Mentorship
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Microsoft SSIS
Microsoft SSRS
Migration
MongoDB
MySQL
Open Source
PerfMon
Performance Monitoring
PostgreSQL
Problem Solving
Query Optimization
Quest
Recovery
Replication
SQL Azure
Scripting
Software Architecture
Splunk
Systems Design
Terraform
Transact-SQL
Version Control
Virtual Machines
Windows PowerShell

Summary

SQL Server Database Administrator

Florham Park, NJ (Hybrid)

6 months Contract to hire

ADP is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our Platform Engineering team in our Florham Park, NJ office. This is a hybrid role. (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize our multi-terabyte, highly available database infrastructure across SQL Server (both on-premises and Azure SQL) and MongoDB platforms. This role requires expertise in database administration, performance monitoring, tuning, and automation, with a passion for building automated solutions. Knowledge of Change Management processes is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, implement, and maintain SQL Server databases (2017-2025) with high availability, security, and optimal performance in a multi-terabyte production environment
Manage both on-premises SQL Server and Azure SQL environments: SQL Server on Azure VMs (IaaS), Managed Instances (MI), and Azure SQL Database
Perform database installations, configurations, upgrades, and migrations across multiple environments (non-production, production, cloud)
Proactively monitor database performance using Spotlight (Quest), Splunk, SSMS, Perfmon, and DMVs; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through query optimization, index tuning, and resource management
Follow Change Management processes for all database changes, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and risk mitigation
Administer MongoDB database systems
Develop T-SQL and PowerShell scripts for automation, administration, and monitoring tasks
Implement DevOps practices using Bitbucket, Liquibase, and Jenkins for version control, database change management, and CI/CD automation
Design and maintain SSIS packages for ETL processes; support SSRS infrastructure and reporting
Implement backup/recovery strategies, manage security (users, roles, permissions), and ensure compliance
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to optimize database designs and integrate into CI/CD pipelines
Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 production support
Drive automation initiatives and continuous improvement; mentor junior team members; document architectures and best practices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills:

Expert-level SQL Server (2017-2025) administration, installation, and configuration for both on-premises and Azure environments
Database monitoring expertise using Spotlight (Quest), Splunk, Perfmon, and DMVs for proactive performance management
Advanced SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SSRS administration/development, and SSIS package development/deployment
Proficient in T-SQL scripting and PowerShell automation
Experience with database partitioning strategies for large-scale data management and performance optimization
Knowledge of Change Management processes/procedures
Strong experience with Azure SQL: SQL Server on Azure VMs (IaaS), Managed Instances (MI), and Azure SQL Database
Working knowledge of MongoDB administration
Automation-focused mindset with proven track record of building automated solutions

Experience & Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5-7+ years as Database Administrator focusing on SQL Server in both on-premises and cloud environments
Proven experience managing multi-terabyte, highly available production database environments
Experience working within Change Management frameworks
Hands-on with high-availability solutions (Always-On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, replication)
Track record of cloud migrations and experience with Azure SQL platform
Experience working in DevOps/Agile environments

Professional Skills:

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or MCSE: Data Management and Analytics
Knowledge of ITIL framework
Experience with Infrastructure as Code patterns (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates)
Understanding of general application system design and architecture (3-tier application architecture, server vs. container, Kubernetes)

DevOps tools proficiency: Bitbucket, Liquibase, Jenkins, Ansible, Scripting

Knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or other open-source databases (optional)
Familiarity with data warehousing, business intelligence, or other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91126603
Position Id: 8883254
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About Learn Beyond Consulting LLC

Our company was established with primary goal to deliver quality and cost effective IT consultancy and support to everyone who requires them.

Learn Beyond Consulting is a global consulting powerhouse. We are a team of high-skilled professionals who care about the level of information technology integration in modern business. As a team collectively We have more than 50 years of experience in IT industry..

We achieved our success because of how successfully we integrate with our clients. One complaint many people have about consultants is that they can be disruptive. Employees fear outside consultants coming in and destroying the workflow. Our clients face no such issues.

We believe in partnering, through close association with our clients to first understand and define what is truly needed, and then jointly work to create complete, customized business solutions tailored to their unique requirements.

Our methodology includes a very advanced approach to performance management ensuring the desired results are defined in clear measurable terms.

Our Vision is To provide Continuous Value Addition to our Clients by leveraging the Latest and most Innovative Technologies by Delivering Excellent Business Solutions.

We understand that each client has his own unique needs, definition of value, which must be sustained over a period of time as conditions and priorities change

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