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Robert Half · 8 hours ago

SQL Database Administrator

Robert Half is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to design, implement, maintain, and optimize relational database environments. This role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and recoverability across development, testing, and production systems.

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Responsibilities

Administer and support SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments
Perform database installations, configurations, upgrades, patching, backups, and recovery operations
Monitor database health and performance; identify and implement tuning and optimization strategies
Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
Manage database security, including user access, roles, and permissions
Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting and related tools
Administer and support Linux servers hosting database environments
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to support deployments and resolve issues
Provide advanced troubleshooting and tier-3 support for database-related incidents
Support help desk and infrastructure teams with escalated database issues
Maintain accurate documentation for database configurations, procedures, and standards
Work with vendors as needed and support vendor-managed solutions

Qualification

SQL Server administrationDatabase backupRecoveryDatabase performance tuningLinux administrationScripting for automationOracle database administrationAWS infrastructureCollaboration with vendorsHigh-availability environmentsVirtualization technologies

Required

5+ years of hands-on experience administering SQL Server databases in Linux and/or Windows environments
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining SQL Server in enterprise environments
Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery practices
Experience monitoring and tuning database performance
Experience managing database security, access controls, and compliance
Proficiency with scripting (shell, PowerShell, or similar) for automation and administration
Linux system administration experience supporting database platforms

Preferred

Experience with Oracle database administration
Exposure to AWS infrastructure and cloud-based database services
Experience designing or supporting high-availability database environments
Familiarity with virtualization technologies
Experience collaborating with vendors and third-party service providers

Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Company

Robert Half

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
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1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Keith Waddell
President and CEO
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Paul Gentzkow
President and Chief Executive Officer, Talent Solutions
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