Senior Database Administrator

  • Lansing, MI
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $80
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Database Administration
SQL Server 16
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
SQL Server
Azure VMs
HA Solutions
DR Solutions
Transparent Data Encryption
System documentation
Database Security
Azure Monitor
Azure Log Analytics
Monitoring
Alerting
Troubleshooting
PowerShell
Python
SQL Server Database
Azure Data Factory
SSIS
Data Integration
Query Optimization
Resolving Performance Bottlenecks
Index tuning
Database Configuration

Job Details

Skill Descriptions

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.

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