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Posting title Lansing, MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - DHHS - Database Administrator 3 - SQL Server DBA
Posting ID: 144041
Title: Database Administrator 3
Projected Start Date: 07/28/2025
Projected End Date/Duration: 09/30/2025
Address: 235 S. Grand Avenue Lansing, MI 48933
Please ensure you attach the Cover Sheet (attached), valid Right to Represent with hybrid work schedule acknowledged and confirmed by candidate, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name ONLY. (Refer to Bid Submission Requirements). We request that resumes are kept to 4-5 pages, and your candidate may be rejected if this criteria is not met. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please use Formstack link:
The State of Michigan is looking for: Database Administrator 3
Top Skills & Years of Experience:
4 + years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards
Expertise in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions
Experience with Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server
Over 2+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation
Will close submissions on: 7/2 at 10:00 am EST.
Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams with the possibility of 2nd round interviews being held IN PERSON at the Dimondale, MI office. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of virtual interview to validate candidate.
Duration: 1 year with possible extension.
Remote or On-site: Accepting local candidates within a 90-minute drive of Lansing, MI ONLY. Position will be hybrid, in office 2 days a week upon start and there is NO REMOTE ONLY option.
Full Job Description Attached
Looking for a SQL Server DBA (Database Administrator) to manage and maintain SQL Server database systems, ensuring their performance, security, and availability. Also handle tasks like installation, configuration, monitoring, backup, and recovery, while also addressing performance tuning, security, and user access.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of a this position s responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities:
Database Management: Installing, configuring, and upgrading SQL Server database systems.
Performance Optimization: Tuning database performance, optimizing queries, and managing indexes.
Security: Managing user access, permissions, and implementing security policies.
Backup and Recovery: Implementing and maintaining backup and recovery strategies for data protection.
Monitoring: Monitoring database health, performance, and availability.
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving database-related issues.
Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for database configurations and procedures.
Collaboration: Working with developers and other IT professionals to support database needs.
Specific Tasks:
Database Design and Implementation: Assisting in the design and implementation of new databases, including schema design, and creating database objects like tables, views, and stored procedures.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Implementing solutions like Always On Availability Groups or clustering for high availability and disaster recovery.
Capacity Planning: Monitoring database growth trends and planning for future capacity needs.
Automation: Developing and maintaining scripts for automating routine database tasks.
Patch Management: Applying SQL Server patches and updates to keep the system secure and up-to-date.
Security Auditing and Compliance: Ensuring the database environment adheres to security policies and regulations.
Reporting: Generating reports and visualizations related to database performance and usage.
In essence, this position acts as a gatekeeper for the organization's data, ensuring its integrity, accessibility, and security within the SQL Server environment.