Database Administrator(only W2)
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This role is for a Database Administrator with a contract length of over 6 months, offering $40.00 - $46.00 per hour. Key skills include Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, and database performance optimization. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are required.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
368
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🗓️ - Date discovered
August 19, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract type
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
New York, NY 10004
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Security #Leadership #SQL Server #Database Security #Microsoft SQL #Documentation #Azure #Windows Server #DBA (Database Administrator) #Microsoft SQL Server #Compliance #Databases #Storage #Azure cloud #Database Administration #Microsoft Azure #Computer Science #Cloud #Python #Database Performance #MS SQL (Microsoft SQL Server) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Migration #Azure Security
Role description
Job Description:
• PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION WILL ALLOW CONSULTANT TO WORK REMOTELY. HOWEVER AS A Database Administration DUTIES WILL OCCASSIONALLY NESSITATE CONSULTANT TO WORK ONSITE. THEREFORE, WILL BE CRITICAL FOR THE CONSULTANT TO BE LOCAL TO NYC AND ABLE TO TRAVEL TO OUR OFFICE WITHOUT ISSUE AS NEEDED (AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE).
• Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance databases.
Perform SQL server, database installations, upgrades, patches and migrations.
Troubleshoot and remediate database-related issues.
Ensure database security and compliance.
Monitor performance and provide ongoing tuning of databases
Optimize SQL database performance and query tuning.
Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.
Collaborate with application development teams to support database requirements.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure technologies and best practices.
Develop and maintain procedures, best practices and standards documentation
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in on-call.
5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server on-prem and in cloud.
Experience implementing High Availability (Always-on).
Experience with all aspects of database administration including database installations, upgrades, migrations, backup and recovery, performance and query tuning, database security
Expert knowledge in Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure cloud platform and specifically SQL. Managed Instance, Azure Storage account and Azure security fundamental.
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
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
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10004
Job Description:
• PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION WILL ALLOW CONSULTANT TO WORK REMOTELY. HOWEVER AS A Database Administration DUTIES WILL OCCASSIONALLY NESSITATE CONSULTANT TO WORK ONSITE. THEREFORE, WILL BE CRITICAL FOR THE CONSULTANT TO BE LOCAL TO NYC AND ABLE TO TRAVEL TO OUR OFFICE WITHOUT ISSUE AS NEEDED (AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE).
• Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Managed Instance databases.
Perform SQL server, database installations, upgrades, patches and migrations.
Troubleshoot and remediate database-related issues.
Ensure database security and compliance.
Monitor performance and provide ongoing tuning of databases
Optimize SQL database performance and query tuning.
Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.
Collaborate with application development teams to support database requirements.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure technologies and best practices.
Develop and maintain procedures, best practices and standards documentation
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in on-call.
5+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server on-prem and in cloud.
Experience implementing High Availability (Always-on).
Experience with all aspects of database administration including database installations, upgrades, migrations, backup and recovery, performance and query tuning, database security
Expert knowledge in Windows Server, SQL Server, Azure cloud platform and specifically SQL. Managed Instance, Azure Storage account and Azure security fundamental.
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
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
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10004
