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# SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Business Software, Information Systems, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Diagnostic Tools, System Availability, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Indexer, Information Technology, Database Monitoring
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9AD0161D522F4D84B46475E28172AD0E/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
 * 5+ years of hands-on experience administering SQL Server databases
 * Strong knowledge of SQL Server architecture, backup/recovery, replication, indexing, and performance tuning
 * Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions
 * Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts
 * Experience with database monitoring and troubleshooting tools
 * Strong understanding of database security best practices
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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## Description

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to join our team. This role is responsible for the performance, integrity, security, and availability of SQL Server databases that support critical business applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with database administration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and collaborating with development and infrastructure teams., * Install, configure, monitor, and maintain SQL Server database environments

 * Manage database performance, tuning, and optimization to ensure high availability and reliability
 * Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning
 * Monitor system health and proactively resolve database issues
 * Implement and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance standards
 * Support database patching, upgrades, and migrations
 * Collaborate with developers to optimize queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies
 * Troubleshoot production incidents and provide timely resolution
 * Create and maintain technical documentation for database environments, processes, and procedures
 * Assist with capacity planning and long-term database strategy


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