Senior Database Administrator

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator Job Code: AZ 13393 Client: State of Arizona – Arizona Department of Education (AZED) Location: Hybrid Phoenix, AZ 85007 Work Location: 100 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Work Arrangement: Hybrid – up to 2 days remote; must be willing to work onsite up to 5 days based on business needs Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Duration: 4-Month Contract-to-Hire (FTE) Closing Date: 08/31/2026 at 4:00 PM Important Notes Local Phoenix candidates only. Candidate's current location must be clearly listed on the resume. Candidates must be available for an in-person interview within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must be able to start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer. Candidate must be eligible to convert to FTE. No visa sponsorship available. Occasional in-state travel may be required. On-call/off-hours support may be required. Position Overview The State of Arizona is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support the Arizona Department of Education's data environment. The role will manage and support SQL Server databases, Azure database virtual machines, database backup/recovery, disaster recovery, performance tuning, replication, migrations, security, Power BI, ETL, and database automation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQL Server administration, Azure, PowerShell, Power BI,

T-SQL

, stored procedures, SSIS, DevOps, and database performance optimization. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Manage Azure database virtual machines and related database infrastructure. Perform database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, replication, and high availability activities. Manage SQL Server Always On configurations and clustering. Perform database performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and code reviews. Design and develop stored procedures, functions, triggers, and complex T-SQL queries. Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for database administration and automation. Configure and support Power BI datasets, gateways, and refresh schedules. Design and implement ETL processes and maintain SSIS packages. Implement database migrations, changes, purge/archive procedures, and production database updates. Implement version control and DevOps practices for database objects. Apply appropriate database security guidelines and mechanisms. Review existing database architecture and recommend improvements. Troubleshoot database connectivity, application queries, indexes, and operational issues. Develop and maintain database administration tools, utilities, procedures, standards, and documentation. Collaborate with application development and BI teams to support data-driven solutions. Assist with training and mentoring junior developers and other database administrators. Required Skills Microsoft SQL Server SQL Server Database Administration Power BI Disaster Recovery Backup & Recovery Azure Database Virtual Machines SQL Server Always On Database Performance Tuning T-SQL Database Migration Version Control & DevOps for Database ObjectsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills Stored Procedure Development Complex SQL Query Optimization ETL / Data Integration SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) PowerShell SQL Server clustering Database replication Power BI administration/configuration Azure infrastructure Database security Education & Experience Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of database administration experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Primary Skills SQL Server | Database Administration | Power BI | Azure | Azure Database VMs | Disaster Recovery | Backup & Recovery | SQL Server Always On | T-SQL | Stored Procedures | Performance Tuning | ETL | SSIS | PowerShell | DevOps | Version Control | Database Migration | Database Design | Replication Flexible work from home options available. #J-18808-Ljbffr S-R-International-Inc