Database Administrator

Overview

The ideal candidate will manage database access, permissions, and security while designing, building, and maintaining database structures. This role includes supporting data modeling and database design, monitoring system performance and availability, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. The candidate will identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies, as well as maintain database systems, tools, and scripts to support ongoing operations. Responsibilities also include performing backups and restorations, testing recovery plans, and handling patches, upgrades, and system improvements.

Additionally, the role involves creating technical documentation, maintaining source control for scripts, collaborating with vendors, and supporting multiple database platforms.

• Database Administrator
• SQL
• Power Shell
• Performance tuning
• SQL Server
• z/OS
• DB Marlin
• Elasticsearch
• MongoDB
• Postgres

• Four‑year college degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a similar major. (Candidates without a four‑year degree but with several years of relevant experience may also be considered.)
• Prior database management experience.
• High quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make logical and sound decisions under supervision.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to varied roles and job responsibilities and problem‑solving skills.
• Work performed during non‑standard work hours is required.
• Expected to keep knowledge and skills up‑to‑date with changing technologies.

Contract to Hire, based out of Lansing, MI. This is a hybrid position in Lansing, MI.

Pay range: $29.00–$33.00 per hour.

Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident and hospital, 401(k), life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D), short and long‑term disability, health spending account, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and time off/leave.

Position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

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.