Database Administrator

Back Database Administrator Contract – 2 to 3 months. Location: Viera/Rockledge area, Florida. Work schedule: Hybrid or remote – applicant must already live in Florida. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Compensation: $40–$60 per hour. Responsibilities Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server environments in a hybrid on‑premise/cloud setup. Maintain high standards for performance, availability, security, and data integrity. Own backup, recovery, and business continuity processes; test and document procedures. Plan and execute patching, upgrades, and maintenance with minimal disruption. Monitor capacity and performance trends; proactively remediate bottlenecks. Build and optimize T‑SQL (queries, views, stored procedures) to support business applications and reporting. Diagnose and resolve issues related to query performance, indexing, and database design. Support multiple databases across business units and locations, maintaining consistent data standards and governance. Partner with stakeholders to deliver reliable operational reporting and analytics. Support and enhance BI dashboards and reporting datasets, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Provide documentation, best practices, and occasional guidance to internal teams. Required Qualifications 5+ years in a SQL Server DBA and/or SQL development capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration and performance tuning. Advanced T‑SQL skills and experience with optimization (indexes, execution plans, query refactoring). Demonstrated experience supporting hybrid environments (on‑prem plus cloud‑hosted SQL). Solid understanding of security, permissions, and access control in SQL Server. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. Preferred: Experience supporting data/reporting tied to ERP, inventory, or warehouse/logistics systems. Preferred: Familiarity with modern BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and building/optimizing reporting datasets. Preferred: Exposure to ETL/data pipeline concepts and tools such as SSIS/SSRS. Preferred: Experience in multi‑site or multi‑entity organizations. Preferred: Understanding of operational KPIs in manufacturing, distribution, or service environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr