Database Administrator

Role: DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Miramar, FL (Hybrid – 3 Days a week onsite)

Onsite: M–T, Remote Fridays

Contract-To-Hire

Note: only local candidates will be considered.

Seniority: Mid — a "go-getter" eager to learn

· Working knowledge of MS SQL Server

· Attitude/aptitude prioritized over tenure — willingness to learn is key

Big Plus:

· PostgreSQL/Cockroach DB

· General data pipeline understanding (Kafka/Flink)

· Sybase — not required; client is decommissioning it, target Q2 next year

· KingswaySoft

SUMMARY

Our client is seeking a Database Administrator to maintain and support relational database systems across Linux and Windows environments. This role owns the efficient, effective management of the organization's electronic data, keeping databases highly available, stable, secure, and recoverable. This is a mid-level opportunity — ideal for someone with solid MS SQL Server fundamentals and a strong desire to grow into newer, distributed database technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain stable test, training, reporting, and production database environments.

· Provide on-call support and resolve issues for non-development database systems.

· Participate in all phases of projects involving the database systems.

· Support application programmers with database tools, techniques, and efficient SQL.

· Plan, install, and implement programs, scripts, and tools that ease database administration and monitoring.

· Develop and maintain standards for monitoring system performance.

· Maintain backups of critical databases per disaster recovery procedures.

· Stay current on new DBMS releases to exploit new functionality.

· Coordinate and perform database upgrades, installs, and testing.

· Support daily scheduled database production jobs.

· Perform table modifications, database sizing, security, and referential integrity administration.

· Devise database reorganization and tuning strategies for optimal performance.

· Recommend cost-effective technical solutions during project design and implementation.

· Prepare, execute, and document Disaster Recovery procedures; coordinate with the Disaster Recovery team.

· Produce monthly reports on database growth and activity.

· Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

· 3–5 years total DBA experience

· 2+ years hands-on MS SQL Server experience

· Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies

· Working knowledge of SQL Server internals.

· SQL scripting, stored procedures, and triggers.

· Linux and Windows shell scripting and cron jobs for resource monitoring.

· Deploying and maintaining containerized applications.

· On-premises-to-Cloud data flows.

· SSIS deployment.

· Network connectivity across multi-platform environments.

· Production support background in a 24x7 environment.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Works independently with limited supervision.

· Manages multiple assignments simultaneously.

· Collaborates well across disciplines and technical skill levels.

· Explains complex technical concepts clearly, verbally and in writing.

· Communicates tactfully with department heads, managers, coworkers, and vendors.

BONUS

· Sybase experience

· DBA experience with distributed databases; PostgreSQL and/or Cockroach DB

· Flink/Kafka data pipeline experience.

· KingswaySoft experience.

· Database administration certification.