Senior Data Base Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Database Administrator

Location: Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid

Type: 4-Month Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

Phoenix Staff is seeking an experienced Database Administrator for a 4-month contract-to-hire opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona. This position is responsible for supporting and managing SQL Server database environments, including database design, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, performance tuning, maintenance, security, migrations, and high availability.

The role will also support Azure-hosted database virtual machines, Power BI configurations, PowerShell automation, and ETL processes. The ideal candidate has strong SQL Server administration experience and is comfortable collaborating with application, BI, and IT teams to support reliable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

Candidates must be local to the Phoenix area and eligible to convert to full-time employment without visa sponsorship. The position requires an initial in-office presence of 2–3 days during the first week, followed by approximately once-per-month onsite work or additional onsite attendance as business needs require. Candidates should be willing and able to work onsite more frequently when necessary. Occasional in-state travel and after-hours/on-call support may also be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot SQL Server database environments.
• Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, replication, connectivity, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support SQL Server Always On configurations, clustering, and other high-availability technologies.
• Review database architecture and recommend improvements to performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Design, develop, and optimize stored procedures, functions, triggers, scripts, and complex SQL queries.
• Implement indexing strategies and troubleshoot query, key-selection, and performance issues.
• Manage Azure database virtual machines and related database infrastructure.
• Configure and support Power BI datasets, gateways, refresh schedules, and related configurations.
• Build and maintain ETL workflows, including SSIS packages for data integration and transformation.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate database administration tasks and operational processes.
• Implement database migrations and changes, including developing and testing migration procedures.
• Implement version control and DevOps practices for database objects.
• Establish and maintain database security guidelines, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Develop database administration tools, utilities, and operational procedures.
• Assist with data purge and archival strategies for historical application data.
• Collaborate with application, BI, and IT teams to define data storage, retrieval, integration, and performance requirements.
• Cross-train with other database administrators and provide technical guidance to junior team members when needed.
• Participate in interviewing and training new team members as requested.
• Provide on-call or after-hours support when required to resolve database issues or support critical processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that address business and technical needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of database administration experience with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience with SQL Server backup and recovery, disaster recovery, replication, maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SQL Server Always On availability groups and clustering.
• Strong Transact-SQL skills, including developing and optimizing complex queries and stored procedures.
• Experience designing and supporting relational databases, physical data models, system interfaces, and database architecture.
• Experience managing database infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, including Azure database virtual machines.
• Strong PowerShell scripting experience for automation and database administration.
• Experience configuring and supporting Power BI datasets, gateways, and refresh schedules.
• Experience implementing database migrations, security controls, indexing strategies, and performance improvements.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex database, application, and infrastructure issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer service, and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and collaborate effectively across teams and organizational groups.
• Must be local to the Phoenix, Arizona area and able to meet onsite requirements.
• Must be eligible to convert to full-time employment without current or future visa sponsorship.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing and writing advanced stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Experience designing and implementing ETL processes for data integration and transformation.
• Experience developing and maintaining SSIS packages.
• Advanced experience optimizing complex SQL queries and stored procedures for reporting and analytics.
• Experience implementing version control and DevOps practices for database objects.
• Experience with SQL Server environments ranging from legacy versions through SQL Server 2022.
• Experience developing database administration tools and utilities.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and recommending technical improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.