SQL Database Administrator
SQL Database AdministratorJob Type: 6-month Contract Compensation: $47.00 - 67.00 per hour, W-2Location: RemoteRole 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 stabilityPerform database administration tasks including patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuningManage and support AlwaysOn Availability Groups, failover configurations, and database replicationLead 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 platformsSupporting 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 practicesSupport 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 cubesPreferred Experience of the Database Administrator:Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environmentsProven expertise in:Performance tuning and monitoringBackup/recovery and disaster recovery planningSQL Server architecture and high availability designReplication and database scalabilityHands-on experience with:AlwaysOn Availability Groups and failover clusteringDatabase scripting and querying (T-SQL)Reporting tools such as SSRS and Power BIAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teamsStrong communication skills, particularly in remote environmentsExperience supporting both legacy systems and modernized SQL environmentsComfortable working independently as the sole DBA on a teamBonus Experience of the Database Administrator:Experience within a law firm or legal technology environmentFamiliarity with legal/financial systems such as Elite 3E or AderantExposure to enterprise platforms including, iManage, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, FoundationIP, Box file transfer systemsExperience supporting cloud migrations and hybrid environments from a data perspective #LI-NB5 #INMAY2026