SQL Database Administrator

We’re seeking an experienced Database Administrator who combines deep SQL Server expertise with hands-on Azure experience and a passion for securing and optimizing critical enterprise data environments.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative technology team where you’ll play a key role in designing, securing, automating, and supporting business-critical database platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and optimizing SQL Server environments both on-prem and in Azure
• Administering Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Supporting Always On Availability Groups and disaster recovery solutions
• Driving performance tuning, query optimization, and database monitoring
• Implementing security controls including encryption, RBAC, Azure AD integration, and governance standards
• Automating DBA processes with PowerShell and Azure automation tools
• Supporting cloud migration initiatives and modernization projects
• Collaborating with development, infrastructure, and security teams

• 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
• Strong Azure database administration experience
• Experience supporting production environments at scale
• Expertise with Always On Availability Groups and HA/DR solutions
• Strong T-SQL performance tuning skills
• Database security and governance experience
• PowerShell automation experience
• Azure DevOps, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code experience is a plus

Why This Position?

• Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity
• Hybrid work environment (Plano)
• Enterprise-scale environment
• Significant cloud transformation initiatives
• Stable organization with strong employee retention
• Opportunity to influence security and governance strategy

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $73.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.