Database Administrator - Azure

About the role

Prominent is seeking a Database Administrator for a 6-month Contract-to-Hire opportunity. This role will support and optimize enterprise SQL Server and Azure database environments, including database migrations, modernization initiatives, high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support mission-critical SQL Server and Azure database environments
• Perform database migrations and modernization projects
• Implement and support Azure SQL upgrades
• Conduct performance tuning within Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure SQL environments
• Document database architectures and processes using Microsoft Visio
• Perform routine maintenance, backup and recovery, database failover, and disaster recovery processes

Requirements

• 5+ years of Database Administration experience within Microsoft technology environments
• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases
• Experience supporting Azure SQL in multi-region environments
• 2+ years of experience with database migrations and modernization projects
• 2+ years of experience with Azure SQL upgrades and implementations
• 2+ years of experience with performance tuning within Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure SQL environments
• Experience documenting database architectures and processes using Microsoft Visio
• Experience with routine maintenance, backup and recovery, database failover, and disaster recovery processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate is $60 to $65 for this role.