Administer and optimize SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, including security, monitoring, upgrades, migrations, backup and restore, and production operations. Support database development and data warehouse environments, coordinate with technical and business stakeholders, and manage database issues, releases, and process improvements.
Preferred Candidate Location: Harrisburg, PA area Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Client: PSP Bill Rate: $60/hour on W2 or C2C, provided the candidate is willing to transfer and come under Inabia payroll. Requirement Type: Contractual Interview: Preferably in person; manager may conduct interviews virtually via Teams.
Job Description:
Position Overview This position is responsible for advanced technical work across all phases of database administration and development support, including:
Database administration and production database operations
Application development lifecycle support, including planning, design, development, implementation, data migration, QA, data cleanup, and data administration
Database security, availability, monitoring, and performance optimization
SQL software installation, configuration, upgrades, and Service Pack installations
SQL Server health checks and performance recommendations
SQL database migrations and upgrades from legacy servers/SQL versions
Data migration, including extraction, cleansing, transformation, loading, and validation
Azure SQL database deployment, configuration, security, backup, and maintenance
Integration of Azure SQL resources with other Azure services
Database schema development and deployment across test and production environments
Logical and physical database modeling
Development and maintenance of database structures, tables, relationships, and normalization
Support for PSP Data Warehouse, Data Marts, and Power BI environments
Coordination of database backup and restore activities
Collaboration with developers, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers
Required Skills
Skill
Requirement
SQL Server Database Administration
7+ years – Required
Data Analytics
3+ years – Required
Azure Database Administration
1+ year – Required
Data Warehouse
1+ year – Required
Production Server Database Administration
4+ years – Required
Excellent Communication Skills
Required
Professional Customer Service
Required
Desired / Highly Desired Skills
Business Systems Analysis & Design – Desired
Microsoft SQL HA / Always On – Desired
Power BI Administration – Highly Desired
Additional Responsibilities
Engage in ongoing process improvement
Analyze and manage database-related issues
Work independently with limited supervision
Estimate work effort and schedule assigned activities
Identify and track issues, risks, and action items
Coordinate with vendors and service providers to resolve technical issues
Assist with software releases
Provide regular status updates
Follow database standards
Work effectively within a team environment
Complete assigned tasks within required timelines
Important Please prioritize candidates who clearly demonstrate 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience, including 4+ years supporting production databases, along with the required Azure Database Administration, Data Analytics, and Data Warehouse experience. Please also confirm the candidate's ability to support the 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule and any requirements related to equipment pickup during the interview/selection process. Please share qualified profiles along with the candidate's location, work authorization, availability, and RTR confirmation.
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