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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** West Springfield, MA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Databases, Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, SQL Server Agent, Transact-SQL, Azure Automation, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Database Performance, Indexer, Database Migration, Information Technology, Cloud Integration
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kforce.com/find-work/search-jobs/#/detail/MTY5Nn5BUUd-MjE4ODEzNlQxfjk5/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
 * Experience as a Database Administrator supporting enterprise environments
 * Experience managing both on-premises and cloud-based database platforms
 * Experience with SQL replication, monitoring, and high-availability environments
 * Hands-on experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
 * Experience with automation, scripting, and operational process improvement
 * Experience supporting Microsoft technology ecosystems
 * Knowledge of database architecture, design, normalization, and performance tuning
 * Understanding of database security, access management, and compliance best practices
 * Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server administration and support
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex database, performance, and connectivity issues
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate
 * Other database administration or cloud platform certifications
 * Experience with database migrations, cloud integrations, and modernization initiatives
 * Experience developing database automation solutions using PowerShell, T-SQL, SQL Agent, Azure Automation, or similar tools
 * Experience automating monitoring, alerting, maintenance, patching, backup validation, and deployment processes

## Description

* Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms
 * Ensure database availability, reliability, performance, and scalability
 * Monitor database health, uptime, replication, and system performance
 * Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
 * Manage database security, access controls, permissions, and compliance requirements
 * Perform query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning activities
 * Support application teams with database design, schema changes, deployments, and production readiness
 * Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, and access issues
 * Participate in on-call support and production incident resolution
 * Develop automation for monitoring, maintenance, alerting, and operational efficiencies
 * Lead or contribute to database migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
 * Maintain database documentation, standards, and operational procedures
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, network, security, development, analytics, and vendor teams


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