Database Administrator

Description

Kforce’s client in Springfield, MA that is seeking a Database Administrator to support and enhance enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments. Summary: This role will focus heavily on on-prem SQL Server administration while also supporting cloud technologies, automation initiatives, reporting platforms, and database modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will combine strong DBA fundamentals with experience in automation, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps collaboration. This position is 3 days onsite in Springfield MA. Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases across primarily on-premise environments
• Ensure database availability, performance, security, and reliability
• Manage backups, restores, disaster recovery planning, and SQL replication
• Perform performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot production issues involving database performance, connectivity, and access
• Support database upgrades, migrations, integrations, and modernization projects
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and related scripting tools
• Partner with Infrastructure, Engineering, Security, DevOps, and BI teams on enterprise initiatives
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and deployment automation efforts
• Support Power BI, SSRS, and reporting-related database activities
• Maintain documentation, standards, and operational procedures
• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical production support

Requirements

• Azure Database Administrator or related Microsoft certifications
• 5+ years of Database Administration experience
• Expert-level Microsoft SQL Server administration experience
• Strong experience supporting on-premise SQL Server environments
• SQL performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and database design
• Backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
• SQL Server replication and production support experience
• PowerShell scripting and database automation experience
• Experience working with Infrastructure, Development, and DevOps teams
• Azure SQL or cloud database administration experience
• Knowledge of database security, permissions, auditing, and compliance best practices
• Experience supporting Power BI, SSRS, or enterprise reporting platforms
• Familiarity with Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and GitHub Actions/CI-CD pipelines
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code expertise
• GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipeline experience
• Experience supporting large-scale modernization, cloud migration, or database transformation initiatives
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job Type

Contract

Compensation

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• Azure Database Administrator or related Microsoft certifications
• 5+ years of Database Administration experience
• Expert-level Microsoft SQL Server administration experience
• Strong experience supporting on-premise SQL Server environments
• SQL performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and database design
• Backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
• SQL Server replication and production support experience
• PowerShell scripting and database automation experience
• Experience working with Infrastructure, Development, and DevOps teams
• Azure SQL or cloud database administration experience
• Knowledge of database security, permissions, auditing, and compliance best practices
• Experience supporting Power BI, SSRS, or enterprise reporting platforms
• Familiarity with Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and GitHub Actions/CI-CD pipelines
• Terraform and Infrastructure as Code expertise
• GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipeline experience
• Experience supporting large-scale modernization, cloud migration, or database transformation initiatives
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills

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Kforce’s client in Springfield, MA that is seeking a Database Administrator to support and enhance enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.