Database Administrator

Sanford Rose is looking for a temporary Database Administrator on a contract basis to assist a client within their manufacturing company. This role will help bridge the gap on their team for about 2-3 months., * Manage and support Microsoft SQL Server environments in a hybrid (on-prem/cloud) setup.

• Maintain strong 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/locations; maintain consistent data standards and governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver reliable operational reporting and analytics.
• Support and enhance BI dashboards and reporting datasets; ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Provide documentation, best practices, and occasional guidance to internal teams.

• 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 or similar) and building/optimizing reporting datasets.
• Preferred: Exposure to ETL/data pipeline concepts and tools (SSIS/SSRS or comparable).
• Preferred: Experience in multi-site or multi-entity organizations.
• Preferred: Understanding of operational KPIs in manufacturing, distribution, or service environments.

Rockledge, FL 32955 Remote $40 - $50 an hour - Contract