Job Title: Senior Database Administrator
Job Code: AZ 13393
Client: State of Arizona – Arizona Department of Education (AZED)
Location: Hybrid Phoenix, AZ 85007
Work Location: 100 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – up to 2 days remote; must be willing to work onsite up to 5 days based on business needs
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 4-Month Contract-to-Hire (FTE)
Closing Date: 08/31/2026 at 4:00 PM
Important Notes
- Local Phoenix candidates only.
- Candidate's current location must be clearly listed on the resume.
- Candidates must be available for an in-person interview within 1 week of the posting close date.
- Candidates must be able to start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.
- Candidate must be eligible to convert to FTE.
- No visa sponsorship available.
- Occasional in-state travel may be required.
- On-call/off-hours support may be required.
Position Overview
The State of Arizona is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support the Arizona Department of Education's data environment. The role will manage and support SQL Server databases, Azure database virtual machines, database backup/recovery, disaster recovery, performance tuning, replication, migrations, security, Power BI, ETL, and database automation.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQL Server administration, Azure, PowerShell, Power BI, T-SQL, stored procedures, SSIS, DevOps, and database performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
- Manage Azure database virtual machines and related database infrastructure.
- Perform database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, replication, and high availability activities.
- Manage SQL Server Always On configurations and clustering.
- Perform database performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and code reviews.
- Design and develop stored procedures, functions, triggers, and complex T-SQL queries.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for database administration and automation.
- Configure and support Power BI datasets, gateways, and refresh schedules.
- Design and implement ETL processes and maintain SSIS packages.
- Implement database migrations, changes, purge/archive procedures, and production database updates.
- Implement version control and DevOps practices for database objects.
- Apply appropriate database security guidelines and mechanisms.
- Review existing database architecture and recommend improvements.
- Troubleshoot database connectivity, application queries, indexes, and operational issues.
- Develop and maintain database administration tools, utilities, procedures, standards, and documentation.
- Collaborate with application development and BI teams to support data-driven solutions.
- Assist with training and mentoring junior developers and other database administrators.
Required Skills
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQL Server Database Administration
- Power BI
- Disaster Recovery
- Backup & Recovery
- Azure Database Virtual Machines
- SQL Server Always On
- Database Performance Tuning
- T-SQL
- Database Migration
- Version Control & DevOps for Database Objects
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills
- Stored Procedure Development
- Complex SQL Query Optimization
- ETL / Data Integration
- SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
- PowerShell
- SQL Server clustering
- Database replication
- Power BI administration/configuration
- Azure infrastructure
- Database security
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of database administration experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Primary Skills
SQL Server | Database Administration | Power BI | Azure | Azure Database VMs | Disaster Recovery | Backup & Recovery | SQL Server Always On | T-SQL | Stored Procedures | Performance Tuning | ETL | SSIS | PowerShell | DevOps | Version Control | Database Migration | Database Design | Replication
Flexible work from home options available.
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