SQL Database Administrator

We are seeking a highly capable SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to provide hands-on support for a complex, enterprise SQL Server environment during a temporary engagement. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining high availability, supporting infrastructure and application initiatives, and ensuring optimal database performance across both on-premises and cloud-based systems. This is a fully remote contract position supporting a technically strong team, where the DBA will serve as the primary database expert and partner closely with application teams and leadership., * Maintain high-availability SQL Server environments, ensuring uptime, reliability, and stability

• Perform database administration tasks including patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Manage and support AlwaysOn Availability Groups, failover configurations, and database replication
• Lead and contribute to SQL Server projects, such as:
• Standing up new SQL Server instances (e.g., SQL Server 2025 Enterprise)
• Migrating legacy SQL Server environments to modern platforms
• Supporting cloud migration initiatives (e.g., document management systems)
• Collaborate with systems analysts and development teams on data operations (scripting, inserts/updates, data movement)
• Evaluate current environments and provide recommendations for optimization and best practices
• Support environments spanning on-prem, SaaS, and virtualized infrastructure (VMware, with movement toward Hyper-V)
• Work with advanced data structures including data warehouses, replicas, tabular models, and cubes

Preferred Experience of the Database Administrator:

• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments
• Proven expertise in:
• Performance tuning and monitoring
• Backup/recovery and disaster recovery planning
• SQL Server architecture and high availability design
• Replication and database scalability
• Hands-on experience with:
• AlwaysOn Availability Groups and failover clustering
• Database scripting and querying (T-SQL)
• Reporting tools such as SSRS and Power BI
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams
• Strong communication skills, particularly in remote environments
• Experience supporting both legacy systems and modernized SQL environments
• Comfortable working independently as the sole DBA on a team

Bonus Experience of the Database Administrator:

• Experience within a law firm or legal technology environment
• Familiarity with legal/financial systems such as Elite 3E or Aderant
• Exposure to enterprise platforms including, iManage, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, FoundationIP, Box file transfer systems
• Experience supporting cloud migrations and hybrid environments from a data perspective