Senior Database Administrator SQL Server
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Location: Phoenix, AZ Hybrid
Client: Arizona Department of Education (AZED) Information Technology Division
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire 4 Months
The Arizona Department of Education is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to support SQL Server database administration, development, performance, security, backup/recovery, and data integration activities.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases from legacy versions through SQL Server 2022.
- Perform database backup, recovery, maintenance, replication, upgrades, and performance tuning.
- Design and maintain logical and physical relational database models.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
- Manage SQL Server Always On, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
- Manage and support Azure database virtual machines.
- Develop and test database migration and disaster recovery procedures.
- Troubleshoot database connectivity, performance, indexing, and operational issues.
- Develop PowerShell scripts for database administration and automation.
- Configure and support Power BI datasets, gateways, and refresh schedules.
- Design and maintain SSIS packages and ETL processes for data integration and transformation.
- Implement database security, permissions, standards, and governance practices.
- Implement version control and DevOps practices for database objects.
- Review existing database architecture and recommend performance and design improvements.
- Develop purge and archive procedures for historical application data.
- Collaborate with application, BI, and IT teams to support data-driven solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and cross-training to database administrators and developers.
- Maintain database documentation, technical procedures, and operational standards.
- Provide technical support and participate in on-call activities for critical database issues.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of database administration experience, or equivalent professional experience, is required.
- Candidates must be local to Phoenix, AZ, eligible for contract-to-hire conversion, and able to work onsite as required.
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