Database Administrator

Job Overview

TEKsystems has a client that is seeking a Database Administrator for a hybrid role in Jackson, MI.

Contract position based out of Jackson, MI.

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, configuration, and ongoing maintenance across on premises and cloud platforms.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify tuning opportunities, indexing strategies, and optimization improvements.
• Support development and application teams with database design, query optimization, stored procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Manage backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Implement and maintain security controls, user access, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to support enterprise data initiatives.
• Assist in the adoption and integration of Cosmos DB and Redis for caching, distributed data, and high performance workloads.
• Document database environments, processes, standards, and operational procedures.
• Participate in on call rotation and provide advanced support.

• 5-7 years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• 5-7 years of experience with Azure SQL, including performance tuning, monitoring, and cloud‑based database management.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, indexing, query execution plans, and performance troubleshooting.
• Experience with backup/restore strategies, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.
• Proficiency with T‑SQL, scripting, and automation for database operations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues in production environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid team environment.
• Prefer 1-3 years experience with Cosmos DB.
• Prefer 1-3 years experience with Redis as a caching platform with optional persistence.
• Familiarity with cloud‑native database patterns, distributed systems, and modern data architectures.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale applications and high‑volume transactional systems.

Pay range: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour.

Benefits (subject to eligibility and may be subject to specific elections):

• 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 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)

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Position anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.