Database Administrator with strong FileMaker expertise

Overview

Remote
$80 - $90
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Filemaker Server
Filemaker Cloud

Job Details

Database Administrator (Part-Time)

Location: 100% Remote (Telework)

Estimated Hours: Up to 120 hours total (part-time)

Introduction
seeking an experienced Database Administrator with strong FileMaker expertise to modernize its database infrastructure. This project involves recovering access to an on-premise FileMaker Server v13, backing up the existing database, creating a new database in FileMaker Cloud, and successfully migrating all records while ensuring full data integrity and functionality.
This position is part-time, fully remote, and requires demonstrated experience in FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud environments.

Scope of Work
Phase 1: Recover Admin-Level Access to FileMaker Server
Recover administrative-level user access to FileMaker Server v13.
Create new administrator-level credentials.
Create two (2) backup copies of the on-premise database.
Phase 2: Create New FileMaker Cloud Database
Build a new (unpopulated) database in FileMaker Cloud.
Duplicate the schema and functionality of the existing on-premise FileMaker database.
Phase 3: Database Migration & Verification
Upload the database from on-premise FileMaker Server to FileMaker Cloud.
Perform verification checks, including:
Confirming all records transfer successfully.
Validating proper functionality of all fields.
Testing at least 350 non-sequential records against the original.
Provide written certification and reports to OPIC.
Deliverables
Functional FileMaker Server admin credentials.
Two backup copies of the on-premise database.
New FileMaker Cloud database identical in structure to the original.
Migrated and fully functional FileMaker Cloud database.
Certification and verification reports confirming accuracy, completeness, and functionality.

Candidate Skills & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

4+ years of experience with FileMaker Server and FileMaker Cloud.
Proven expertise recovering FileMaker Server access.
Hands-on experience migrating on-premise FileMaker databases to FileMaker Cloud.
Strong troubleshooting, verification, and data integrity validation skills.

Note: This is a short-term, part-time assignment. Total hours will not exceed 120.

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