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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Madison, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, System Configuration, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Database Optimization, Reliability of Systems, Database Performance
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/03949CFD54474EDEA2A5E94C4C203B1F/job/

## About the Role

* Assist with database-related upgrades, enhancements, and environment changes as business needs evolve. Requirements * 7+ years of experience working as a Database Administrator in enterprise or mid-sized production environments.

 * Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft SQL technologies.

 * Experience supporting Azure SQL Database in a live operational setting.

 * Working knowledge of MySQL administration, monitoring, and maintenance.

 * Demonstrated success with database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.

 * Ability to work onsite in Madison, Wisconsin, with local residency or willingness to relocate.

 * Strong understanding of backup and recovery processes, database security, and operational best practices. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

## Description

Description We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to support critical data environments for a company in the gas industry in Madison, Wisconsin. This is an onsite contract-to-permanent opportunity suited for a detail-oriented candidate who can manage database reliability, strengthen performance, and help maintain secure, efficient systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across SQL-based platforms and can work closely with technical teams to keep database operations stable and scalable.

Responsibilities:

 * Administer and maintain database platforms to support day-to-day business operations and long-term system reliability.

 * Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve performance bottlenecks to improve availability and response times.

 * Optimize queries, indexing strategies, and server configurations across Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and MySQL environments.

 * Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard data and minimize operational risk.

 * Partner with application and infrastructure teams to support deployments, database changes, and production stability.

 * Enforce database security standards, access controls, and maintenance practices to protect sensitive information.

 * Analyze system behavior and recommend improvements that enhance scalability, efficiency, and overall database performance.


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