MS SQL Database Administrator

Description
We are looking for a skilled Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to support enterprise database operations in West Des Moines, Iowa. This long-term contract position focuses on maintaining secure, stable, and high-performing database platforms within a regulated insurance environment. The role works closely with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data teams to strengthen reliability, protect data integrity, and improve day-to-day database operations.

Responsibilities

Administer and support enterprise database platforms by handling installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance activities. Monitor database availability, system health, and performance trends to help ensure dependable production operations. Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and restore database services with minimal disruption. Optimize queries, configurations, and resource usage to improve overall database efficiency and responsiveness. Establish and manage backup, restore, and recovery procedures to protect business-critical data.

Maintain high-availability and disaster recovery capabilities to support resilience and business continuity objectives. Manage database access by maintaining security settings, permissions, and user provisioning in accordance with governance standards. Perform upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance while reducing operational risk across environments. Automate recurring administrative tasks using scripting and standardized processes to improve efficiency. Collaborate with technical teams on database migrations, environment refreshes, capacity planning, and operational documentation.

Requirements
7+ years of database administration experience within enterprise technology environments. Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and other relational or NoSQL database platforms. Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies, high availability configurations, and disaster recovery planning. Proven ability to monitor and improve database performance through tuning, diagnostics, and optimization techniques. Experience managing database security, user access controls, and permission structures.

Proficiency with automation or scripting tools such as PowerShell, T-SQL, or similar technologies. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, monitoring, and backup capabilities. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, ideally within insurance or other regulated industries. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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