Job Title: DBA4 A4 SC3 – Database Administrator
Location: Remote
Preferred Location: Harrisburg, PA area
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Contract End Date: 06/30/2027
Interview: Preferably in person; manager may conduct interviews virtually via Microsoft Teams
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to provide advanced database administration, development support, data migration, database security, performance optimization, and production database operations.
The successful candidate will support SQL Server and Azure database environments across the application development lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, migration, QA, data cleanup, production support, and ongoing database maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Perform advanced SQL Server database administration and production database operations.
Support application development lifecycle activities including planning, design, development, implementation, data migration, QA, data cleanup, and data administration.
Manage database security, availability, monitoring, backup/recovery, and performance optimization.
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server software, including Service Pack installations.
Perform SQL Server health checks and provide performance recommendations.
Execute SQL database migrations and upgrades from legacy servers and SQL Server versions.
Perform data extraction, cleansing, transformation, loading, and validation.
Deploy, configure, secure, back up, and maintain Azure SQL databases .
Integrate Azure SQL resources with other Azure services.
Develop and deploy database schemas across test and production environments.
Perform logical and physical database modeling.
Develop and maintain database structures, tables, relationships, indexes, and normalization.
Support PSP Data Warehouse, Data Marts, and Power BI environments.
Coordinate database backup and restore activities.
Analyze and resolve database-related technical issues.
Collaborate with developers, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.
Participate in software releases and database-related implementation activities.
Identify and track issues, risks, dependencies, and action items.
Estimate work effort and schedule assigned activities.
Provide regular project/status updates.
Follow established database standards, procedures, and security requirements.
Work independently with limited supervision while contributing effectively within a team.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
Complete assigned tasks within required timelines.
Required Skills & Experience
Skill Requirement
SQL Server Database Administration 7+ years – Required
Production Server Database Administration 4+ years – Required
Data Analytics 3+ years – Required
Azure Database Administration 1+ year – Required
Data Warehouse 1+ year – Required
Communication Skills Required
Professional Customer Service Required
Desired / Highly Desired Skills
Business Systems Analysis & Design – Desired
Microsoft SQL High Availability / Always On – Desired
Power BI Administration – Highly Desired
Ideal Candidate Profile
Candidates should demonstrate strong hands-on experience with:
Microsoft SQL Server administration
Production database environments
SQL Server installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Database migration and modernization
Azure SQL Database administration
Backup, restore, security, and disaster recovery
Database performance tuning and health monitoring
Data Warehouse and Data Mart environments
Data migration and ETL-related activities
Database schema and data modeling
Power BI environments
High-availability technologies such as SQL Server Always On
Stakeholder, vendor, and technical team collaboration
Schedule & Work Requirements
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Location: Remote
Preferred Candidate Location: Harrisburg, PA area
Candidate must be able to support the required work schedule.
Equipment pickup or…