Sql Server Database Administrator

Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Job Description

A leading enterprise organization is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to support and optimize mission-critical database environments. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team responsible for maintaining high-performance, highly available SQL Server platforms that support thousands of daily business transactions.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQL Server administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and cloud migration initiatives. This role requires a proactive professional who can troubleshoot complex database issues, improve system performance, and contribute to ongoing modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, administer, and maintain SQL Server environments
• Perform database performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Monitor database health, capacity, and availability
• Design and support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Manage backup, recovery, and business continuity processes
• Support SQL Server migration and modernization initiatives
• Diagnose and resolve production database issues
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, T-SQL, and related tools
• Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database performance
• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and development teams
• Implement database security and compliance best practices
• Participate in occasional after-hours maintenance and support activities

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience
• Strong SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery experience, including Always On Availability Groups
• Strong T-SQL knowledge
• Experience with database backups, restores, and maintenance planning
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure SQL experience, including Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure VMs
• AWS database platform experience
• PostgreSQL experience
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• SSIS and ETL experience
• Power BI exposure
• Experience supporting financial services, SaaS, healthcare, or other mission-critical enterprise environments
• Infrastructure-as-Code or DevOps experience, including Terraform and CI/CD concepts

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule
• Monday-Thursday onsite
• Friday remote
• Enterprise-scale SQL Server environment
• Fast-paced, collaborative team
• Opportunity to support modernization and cloud migration initiatives

Experience LevelExpert Level

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.