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# SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cluster Analysis, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Log Shipping, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Agent, SQL Server Integration Services, Alwayson, Database Optimization, Database Performance, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnznld

## About the Role

+ 3+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA

 + Strong SQL/T-SQL skills including stored procedures and performance tuning

 + Experience with SSMS, SQL Agent Jobs, SSRS, and SSIS

 + Familiarity with high-availability database configurations

 + Knowledge of indexing strategies, execution plans, and query optimization

 + Understanding of backup strategies and disaster recovery planning

 + Ability to troubleshoot deadlocks, blocking, and database performance issues

 + Strong communication and documentation skills

 + Experience with Azure SQL or cloud-based databases is a plus, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

+ Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments

 + Monitor database performance, optimize queries, and tune indexes

 + Perform backups, restorations, log shipping, and disaster recovery testing

 + Configure and support high-availability systems such as AlwaysOn, clustering, or mirroring

 + Manage database security including roles, permissions, encryption, and audits

 + Troubleshoot database failures, corruption, long-running queries, and performance bottlenecks

 + Support developers with schema changes, stored procedures, and data migrations

 + Maintain documentation of schemas, configurations, and DR procedures

 + Assist in ETL processes and reporting activities


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