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Remote Database Administrator

TEKsystems
$45.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Mar 04, 2025
Position: Database Administrator Location: Remote * * Overview: TEKsystems is seeking a database administrator for our Anchorage Alaska based client. This position will be 100% remote working typical Alaska daytime business hours Monday through Friday. This contract will be for 1040 hours, ( approx.. 6 months) with the strong possibility of extending an additional 6 months. Under the direction of the Infrastructure Manager, the Database Administrator will develop, control, and coordinate database environments. The contractor will ensure database uptime and availability, provide recommendations for improvement, and devise long-term maintenance plans. Key Responsibilities: * Install, maintain, and perform performance tuning of Microsoft SQL Server. * Develop and deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). * Conduct daily and weekly maintenance checks, performance tuning, and security audits of production databases. * Set up new servers, potentially including Microsoft Windows Server configuration. * Perform database tuning, integrity checks, and review scheduled jobs. * Collaborate closely with the IT department and other database engineers. * Ensure compliance with Security Policies, Procedures, and Control Sets. * Develop and manage user and application access rights relevant to database software. * Evaluate and resolve database connectivity, performance, and security issues. * Build database security roles and authorizations as requested by application owners. * Process and resolve security defects/incidents reported via ITSM. * Ensure database design aligns with industry benchmarks and best practices. Skills and Qualifications: * Proficiency in SQL Server, database management, and performance tuning. * Experience with SQL database, SSIS, SSRS, and ITSM. * Strong skills in backup and recovery management, configuring servers and databases, and installation/tuning. * Competency in diagnosis and troubleshooting. * Intermediate to Advanced level experience. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2025. 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.