SQL Database Administrator

NavitasPartners

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Airport Security, Authentication, Communications Security (COMSEC), Customer Support/Service, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Backup, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Database Optimization, Database Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Enterprise Data Integration, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Query Optimization, Replication and Remote Mirroring, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Administration, Technical Support
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
2 days ago

Job Title: SQL Database Administrator
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Setting: Onsite

Project Overview

We are supporting a large-scale airport technology environment that requires skilled IT professionals to support, maintain, and enhance critical systems across multiple airport facilities. These long-term contract roles operate within a complex, mission-critical infrastructure supporting airport operations, security, communications, and end-user services. Successful candidates will ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of enterprise data systems that support continuous airport operations.

Responsibilities

  • Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases to ensure high performance, availability, and reliability for mission-critical airport systems
  • Manage database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and business continuity
  • Implement and maintain database security controls, including user access management, authentication, and authorization policies
  • Perform performance tuning and query optimization to improve system efficiency and reduce latency across applications
  • Support data integration, ETL processes, and reporting requirements in coordination with development and analytics teams
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to operational SLAs

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in SQL Server database administration or similar DBA roles
  • Strong experience managing databases in high-availability and mission-critical environments
  • Proficiency in SQL Server tools and technologies, including backup/recovery and performance tuning
  • Experience with SSRS, SSIS, and Power BI is preferred
  • Strong understanding of database security, indexing, and query optimization
  • Experience supporting enterprise applications and data integration workflows

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