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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1F0125F088A74CC0A0E7C91332F9CF84/job/

## About the Role

* Hands-on expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, including administration, optimization, and troubleshooting.

 * Experience working with Azure SQL Database in production settings.

 * Working knowledge of MySQL and Microsoft SQL technologies.

 * Proven ability to perform performance tuning and resolve complex database issues.

 * Background in mentoring technical staff and delivering structured knowledge transfer.

 * Ability to define operational standards, documentation, and best practices for database management. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

## Description

* Mentor internal database and development team members on administration practices, troubleshooting methods, and sustainable support processes.

 * Provide architectural guidance for database environments and recommend scalable standards that improve reliability, security, and maintainability.

 * Partner with the in-house administrator to build technical capability through coaching, knowledge transfer, and documented operating procedures.

 * Oversee performance analysis and tuning efforts across database platforms to improve efficiency, availability, and query response times.

 * Support the management of Actian Zen and Microsoft SQL Server environments, including integration points and data movement processes.

 * Contribute expertise to data warehouse, governance, and broader data platform initiatives as they evolve.

 * Review existing database operations and establish best practices for backup, recovery, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.

 * Advise stakeholders on database design decisions, platform usage, and approaches that align with long-term business needs. Requirements * Strong senior-level database administration experience across enterprise environments.


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