Database Administrator

Job Title: SQL Database Administrator (Contract to Hire)

Location: Portland, Oregon

Work site: Hybrid – mainly remote but will need to go on site for break-fix issues, etc.

**Please no C2C Applicants**

About the Role:

Our client, a prominent player in the telecommunications industry, is seeking a highly skilled SQL Database Administrator for a contract-to-hire position. The successful candidate will be responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, and performance tuning of SQL servers, both on-premises and in Azure environments. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth as the organization continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain SQL server hardware, software, storage, and performance.
• Manage and support SQL server clusters in a large enterprise environment.
• Identify and resolve performance issues, including blocking and deadlocking.
• Perform performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries and databases.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure database security and availability.
• Assist with break-fix issues and provide on-site support as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ Years of experience with on-premises SQL Server.
• 2+ Years of proven expertise in managing SQL clustering in a large enterprise environment.
• 2+ Years experience in performance tuning and resolving performance-related issues.
• Bachelors’ Degree in IT or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with Azure SQL.
• Strong knowledge of T-SQL.

Client Offerings:

• A hybrid work environment with flexibility to work remotely and opportunities to visit the site for critical issues.
• The chance to be part of a growing organization with significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you are a motivated and experienced SQL Database Administrator looking for a challenging role in the telecommunications industry, we encourage you to apply.

Benefit offerings: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay: $50-60/hr

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Our client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

**Please no C2C Applicants**