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# Database Administrator 5 - MiARC Senior DBA

- **Company:** Prolim Global Corporation
- **Location:** Lansing, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Service Pack, SQL Server Integration Services, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Azure Data Factory, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Database Replication, User Administration
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/73173c24-6a15-47a2-93ad-d0f24ca57b42/database-administrator-miarc-senior-dba

## About the Role

* 7+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards.
 * In-depth knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs, including their features, limitations, and best practices.
 * Proven experience in implementing and managing HA / DR solutions like Always On Availability Groups, geo-replication, and point-in-time restore.
 * Expertise in Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server.
 * Over 3+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation.
 * Strong understanding of database security principles, including user management, role-based access control, data encryption, and compliance regulations.
 * Proficient in designing, implementing, and testing robust backup and recovery strategies for Azure SQL databases.
 * Experience with Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other tools for proactive monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting.
 * Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python for automating routine tasks, deployments, and management.
 * Experience with migrating on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL platforms.
 * Familiarity with ETL processes and tools like Azure Data Factory or SSIS for data integration.
 * Advanced skills in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, including query optimization, index tuning, and database configuration.

## Description

The Database Administrator 5 position will work as a contract resource for the State of Michigan - Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the Michigan Accounts Receivable and Collections (MiARC) Project.

As a Senior-level Database Administrator, the resource will:

 * Participate in 24x7 software and hardware support including Disaster Recovery and incident response support, following industry and DTMB development standards.
 * Help develop and/or submit for approval, plans for installation, patch management maintenance, upgrades and support for the Database systems.
 * Evaluate impacts of change and new technology, recommend solutions to persistent problems, and serve as an Agency Services liaison to external consultants.
Individual tasks related to the duty:

 * Follow and enforce database standards, policies & procedures. Research and draft guidelines within the boundaries of current policies and standards.
 * Monitor space allocation across databases. perform adjustments in test and development environments as necessary and as prescribed by predefined standards/guidelines.
 * Calculate disk space requirements for existing and/or new installations of existing business needs
 * Modify DBMS parameters based on capacity changes.
 * Configure and execute database integrity checks.
 * Monitor for database integrity checks.
 * Install database base management software for development and test environments.
 * Install database patches and service packs for development and test environments.
 * Monitor and support clustered database environments.
 * Monitor and support database replication and backup environments.
 * Implement the strategy to release unused space or repair fragmentation in test and development environments.
 * Execute (run) scripts provided by Systems Analysts or Database Architect/Designer for creating and modifying database objects (tables, views, constraints, indexes, etc.)
 * Monitor database back-ups to ensure recoverability. Troubleshoot backup errors.
 * Monitor database jobs and scheduled processes in development, test and production environments. Participate in troubleshooting.
 * Monitor database environments (using alert logs, trace files, alert mechanisms, and other tools) for issues and problems with database functionality, connectivity, or downtime.
 * Follow standards and guidelines for database space allocation based on best practices and implementation considerations based on business requirements.