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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** McAllen, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Migration, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Microsoft Fabric, Information Technology, Database Backup
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466858995&tx=FJ9592FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Maintain accurate technical documentation, including procedures, diagrams, and runbooks, and participate in after-hours maintenance or incident response when needed. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
 * At least 3 years of database administration experience.
 * At least 3 years of experience supporting on-premises and Azure-based database platforms.
 * Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database, and Microsoft Fabric environments.
 * Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, security permissions, and auditing practices.
 * Familiarity with high availability, disaster recovery planning, and performance tuning methods.
 * Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell to streamline database administration tasks.
 * Banking or financial services industry experience, Microsoft SQL Server certifications, and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., 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

* Oversee the setup, configuration, patching, and ongoing administration of Microsoft SQL Server and additional database technologies used across the organization.
 * Manage database environments hosted on local infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, and hybrid platforms to maintain stable and efficient operations.
 * Track system health, capacity, and availability metrics, and take corrective action to prevent disruptions or performance degradation.
 * Improve database and application responsiveness through performance analysis, tuning, and optimization of workloads and storage usage.
 * Create and maintain operational routines for backups, index upkeep, integrity validation, and other preventive maintenance activities.
 * Investigate database incidents, resolve service interruptions, and support recovery efforts during outages or degraded performance events.
 * Apply security controls by managing role-based access, privileged credentials, and database permissions in alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
 * Develop, document, and test backup and restoration procedures, and support application deployments, upgrades, and data migration efforts in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.