Database Administrator

Come build, innovate, disrupt, and thrive K?STA I.T is actively seeking a Database Administrator foran immediate contract engagement with our government client. Work Location: This position is Hybrid Job Description : We are seeking a skilled Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to provide infrastructure support for complex SQL Server applications. This position will ensure the continuity of critical applications during a transitional period and maintain the high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) capabilities of Tier 1 applications. The role involves managing, maintaining, and supporting SQL Server environments in alignment with industry standards and development best practices. Responsibilities : Provide 24x7 support for SQL Server applications, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery across various environments. Develop and implement plans for the installation, maintenance, patching, and upgrading of SQL Server database systems. Ensure compliance with database standards, policies, and procedures, and draft guidelines as needed. Monitor and manage database space allocation and integrity, troubleshooting issues in development, test, and production environments. Execute scripts for creating and modifying database objects (tables, views, constraints, indexes) based on system requirements. Monitor and maintain clustered and replicated database environments, supporting backup and recovery strategies. Troubleshoot database errors, jobs, and scheduled processes, ensuring database integrity and recoverability. Liaise with external consultants and stakeholders to resolve persistent issues and recommend solutions. Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve database performance and address system needs. Required Skills: 7 years of experience in SQL Server database administration, specifically with SQL Server 2016 and later versions. Expertise in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions. Proficient in Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) within SQL Server. Strong knowledge of database space management, performance tuning, and integrity checks. Experience with database monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques. Over 3 years of experience in creating, updating, and maintaining systems documentation. Ability to follow and enforce database standards, guidelines, and policies. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Available Benefits: Medical Benefits (Platinum level plans available) Work from home / Hybrid / Onsite options PTO Holiday Pay VTO 401K Charitable Match Training reimbursement About K?STA I.T.: Our name says it all; K?STA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success K?STA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis. If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today Where do you want to go? We've got the keys K?STA I.T. WWW.KeSTAIT.COM