Senior SQL Server and Azure Database Administrator

Pay Range: $75.64hr - $80.64hr Job Overview: The selected candidate must perform all tasks and complete the deliverables identified in the Statement of Work (SOW) to support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases. SCOPE: The candidate will provide experienced Senior Database Administrator services to perform the following: Manage, monitor, maintain, and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases in production and non-production environments. Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and administer database platforms, instances, databases, storage, access, and security in accordance with organization standards. Perform performance monitoring and tuning, including query analysis, indexing, execution plan review, capacity planning, and resource allocation. Design, implement, test, maintain, backup, restore, high-availability, disaster recovery, and database integrity processes. Develop and maintain logical and physical data designs, database schemas, data dictionaries, stored procedures, views, functions, and related database objects. Design, develop, support, and troubleshoot data transformation and integration processes using SQL Server, Azure services, ETL/ELT tools, APIs, files, and other approved technologies. Support and troubleshoot Windows Services and scheduled processes that interact with databases, integrations, and enterprise applications. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, validate, and translate business requirements into database and data solutions. Ensure database availability, performance, security, integrity, accessibility, and compliance with organization policies and applicable regulatory standards. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR'S CANDIDATE CLIENT: The role requires an experienced Senior Database Administrator with the skills and experience listed below. This list is not exhaustive. Technical skills, written and verbal communication, and demonstrated experience will be the basis for evaluation. Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of recent experience administering enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments, including production and non-production systems of medium to high complexity. Hands-on experience administering Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or SQL Server hosted in Microsoft Azure. Demonstrated experience with database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, security administration, monitoring, performance tuning, capacity planning, backup, recovery, and high availability. Strong experience with T-SQL, schema and physical database design, indexing, stored procedures, views, functions, execution plans, and query optimization. Experience designing and supporting data transformation and integration processes, including ETL/ELT, data mapping, validation, scheduling, and error handling. Experience supporting or troubleshooting Windows Services and scheduled processes that interact with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Power BI, or enterprise applications. Preferred Experience: Experience with Azure services that support database, integration, monitoring, security, storage, automation, or data processing workloads. Experience eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and validating business and technical requirements with stakeholders. Experience supporting regulated or government environments and implementing role-based access, auditing, encryption, least privilege, and data protection practices. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, source control, deployment pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell, or other database automation and release-management practices. Current Microsoft certifications relevant to Azure database administration, Azure data services, or SQL Server are preferred. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEETING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS: Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Current Microsoft certifications relevant to Azure Database Administrator, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, or related database technologies are preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL databases across development, test, staging, and production environments. Configure and maintain instances, databases, storage, access controls, service accounts, encryption, auditing, database mail, jobs, alerts, and monitoring. Plan, implement, test, and document backup, restore, high availability, disaster recovery, database integrity, and continuity procedures. Monitor and tune database performance through query analysis, execution plans, indexing, statistics, configuration, capacity planning, and resource optimization. Design and maintain logical and physical data models, schemas, data dictionaries, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and related database objects. Design, build, maintain, and troubleshoot data transformation and integration processes, including ETL/ELT workflows, data mapping, validation, scheduling, and error handling. Support and troubleshoot Windows Services, scheduled tasks, and application components that depend on database connectivity, data processing, or integration services. Support approved Azure services and hybrid connectivity used by Azure SQL, SQL Server, data integration, monitoring, security, storage, and automation solutions. Elicit, analyze, document, validate, and translate business requirements into secure, supportable database and data solutions. Perform incident response, root-cause analysis, remediation, change implementation, and knowledge transfer for database-related issues. Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Attend project and operational meetings, provide regular status updates, and submit weekly project reports and time sheets. Coach, mentor, train, and provide knowledge transfer to staff and project teams. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.