Database Administrator (SQL)

Robert Half is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage and support enterprise database environments with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server. This role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability for critical business applications. The position requires a high level of independence, strong troubleshooting ability, and collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.

This is a direct hire role with our partner in Madison, WI.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure performance, reliability, and availability
• Provide secondary support for Oracle database environments
• Perform routine database maintenance including backups, restores, patching, upgrades, and health checks
• Diagnose and resolve database performance issues, availability problems, and data integrity concerns
• Design and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, including regular testing
• Implement and maintain database security and access controls
• Partner with application developers and infrastructure teams to support database-dependent systems
• Support database platform upgrades, modernization efforts, and lifecycle management
• Contribute to operational reporting related to backups, availability, and system health
• Participate in on-call support for production database systems
• Document database standards, procedures, and configurations

• 5+ years of experience administering enterprise-level database environments
• Advanced administration and performance tuning for Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience supporting high-availability, business-critical systems
• Experience implementing automation or process improvements within database operations
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex database environments
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• Knowledge of database security and auditing practices
• Experience with automation and scripting (such as PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/SQL, or similar tools)
• Familiarity with database monitoring and alerting tools
• Working knowledge of Oracle database administration (preferred)