Database Administrator

(ONLY W2) Job Overview Responsibilities: database technical design, storage configuration, space management, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, troubleshooting development and maintenance of integrated databases and technical assistance in the design of new systems and/or modifications to existing systems including data modeling database programming and the use of stored procedures, triggers, or similar development approaches Monitor performance and provide ongoing tuning of databases Install new database versions and upgrades Support for development, test and production environments Develop and maintain database administration procedures and operations to optimize database availability Evaluate and solicit feedback on processes to identify areas of improvement for optimizing transactions Assist with impact analysis of changes to database objects Requirements: Experience with entity-relationship diagrams and relational database development tools Experience in Structured Analysis and Design techniques, data dictionaries, database schemas and database security Experience in investigating, analyzing and modeling corporate data, including corporate databases, application systems and associated interfaces. Also ensure the appropriate design, configuration, integration, and installation of database management system applications. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, and three years or more of related full-time, paid experience as SQL Server administrator. Strong initiative and leadership skills, strong work ethic, responsibility and dedication Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment Strong verbal and writing skills. 5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience. Expert knowledge in Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure cloud platform and specifically SQL Managed Instance, Azure Storage account and Azure security fundamental. Experience implementing High availability (Always-on). Strong Knowledge of SQL. Knowledge of Python is preferred. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on logical troubleshooting. Certifications in Microsoft technologies are preferred . SKILL SETS . Azure SQL SQL Server Database Administration Job Type: Contract Pay: $35.00 - $46.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person