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# Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** West Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Transact-SQL, User Provisioning Software, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Database Performance, Database Migration, Optimization Algorithms
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b8f4d80a-a5e8-43c7-83ff-cc71af2ec158

## About the Role

7+ years of database administration experience within enterprise technology environments.
Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and other relational or NoSQL database platforms.
Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies, high availability configurations, and disaster recovery planning.
Proven ability to monitor and improve database performance through tuning, diagnostics, and optimization techniques.
Experience managing database security, user access controls, and permission structures.
Proficiency with automation or scripting tools such as PowerShell, T-SQL, or similar technologies.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, monitoring, and backup capabilities.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, ideally within insurance or other regulated industries., 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

We are looking for a skilled Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to support enterprise database operations in West Des Moines, Iowa. This long-term contract position focuses on maintaining secure, stable, and high-performing database platforms within a regulated insurance environment. The role works closely with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data teams to strengthen reliability, protect data integrity, and improve day-to-day database operations., Administer and support enterprise database platforms by handling installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance activities.
Monitor database availability, system health, and performance trends to help ensure dependable production operations.
Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and restore database services with minimal disruption.
Optimize queries, configurations, and resource usage to improve overall database efficiency and responsiveness.
Establish and manage backup, restore, and recovery procedures to protect business-critical data.
Maintain high-availability and disaster recovery capabilities to support resilience and business continuity objectives.
Manage database access by maintaining security settings, permissions, and user provisioning in accordance with governance standards.
Perform upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance while reducing operational risk across environments.
Automate recurring administrative tasks using scripting and standardized processes to improve efficiency.
Collaborate with technical teams on database migrations, environment refreshes, capacity planning, and operational documentation.