Database Administrator

TEKsystems•Jackson, MI

6d•$45 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, configuration, and ongoing maintenance across on premises and cloud platforms. Monitor database performance and proactively identify tuning opportunities, indexing strategies, and optimization improvements. Support development and application teams with database design, query optimization, stored procedures, and troubleshooting. Manage backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning and execution. Implement and maintain security controls, user access, and compliance standards. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to support enterprise data initiatives. Assist in the adoption and integration of Cosmos DB and Redis for caching, distributed data, and high performance workloads. Document database environments, processes, standards, and operational procedures. Participate in on call rotation and provide advanced support.

Requirements

5–7 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration.
5–7 years of experience with Azure SQL, including performance tuning, monitoring, and cloud-based database management.
Strong understanding of database architecture, indexing, query execution plans, and performance troubleshooting.
Experience with backup/restore strategies, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
Proficiency with T SQL, scripting, and automation for database operations.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues in production environments.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid team environment.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years experience with Cosmos DB (1–2 years still considered valuable).
1–3 years experience with Redis as a caching platform with optional persistence (1–2 years still considered valuable).
Familiarity with cloud-native database patterns, distributed systems, and modern data architectures.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale applications and high-volume transactional systems.

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, configuration, and ongoing maintenance across on premises and cloud platforms.
Monitor database performance and proactively identify tuning opportunities, indexing strategies, and optimization improvements.
Support development and application teams with database design, query optimization, stored procedures, and troubleshooting.
Manage backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning and execution.
Implement and maintain security controls, user access, and compliance standards.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to support enterprise data initiatives.
Assist in the adoption and integration of Cosmos DB and Redis for caching, distributed data, and high performance workloads.
Document database environments, processes, standards, and operational procedures.
Participate in on call rotation and provide advanced support.