SQL Database Administrator

Position: SQL Database Administrator

Job Type: 6-month Contract

Compensation: $47.00 - 67.00 per hour, W-2

Location: Remote

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly capable SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to provide hands-on support for a complex, enterprise SQL Server environment during a temporary engagement. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining high availability, supporting infrastructure and application initiatives, and ensuring optimal database performance across both on-premises and cloud-based systems. This is a fully remote contract position supporting a technically strong team, where the DBA will serve as the primary database expert and partner closely with application teams and leadership.

Responsibilities of the Database Administrator:

Maintain high-availability SQL Server environments, ensuring uptime, reliability, and stability

Perform database administration tasks including patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning

Manage and support AlwaysOn Availability Groups, failover configurations, and database replication

Lead and contribute to SQL Server projects, such as:

Standing up new SQL Server instances (e.g., SQL Server 2025 Enterprise)

Migrating legacy SQL Server environments to modern platforms

Supporting cloud migration initiatives (e.g., document management systems)

Collaborate with systems analysts and development teams on data operations (scripting, inserts/updates, data movement)

Evaluate current environments and provide recommendations for optimization and best practices

Support environments spanning on-prem, SaaS, and virtualized infrastructure (VMware, with movement toward Hyper-V)

Work with advanced data structures including data warehouses, replicas, tabular models, and cubes

Preferred Experience of the Database Administrator:

Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments

Proven expertise in:

Performance tuning and monitoring

Backup/recovery and disaster recovery planning

SQL Server architecture and high availability design

Replication and database scalability

Hands-on experience with:

AlwaysOn Availability Groups and failover clustering

Database scripting and querying (T-SQL)

Reporting tools such as SSRS and Power BI

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams

Strong communication skills, particularly in remote environments

Experience supporting both legacy systems and modernized SQL environments

Comfortable working independently as the sole DBA on a team

Bonus Experience of the Database Administrator:

Experience within a law firm or legal technology environment

Familiarity with legal/financial systems such as Elite 3E or Aderant

Exposure to enterprise platforms including, iManage, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, FoundationIP, Box file transfer systems

Experience supporting cloud migrations and hybrid environments from a data perspective

Permanent