SQL Database Administrator Job Grand Rapids Michigan USA,IT/Tech

Position: SQL Database Administrator
Job Type: 6-month Contract
Compensation: $47.00 - 67.00 per hour, W-2
Location: Remote

Role

Summary:

We are seeking a highly capable SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to provide hands-on support for a complex, enterprise SQL Server environment during a temporary engagement. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining high availability, supporting infrastructure and application initiatives, and ensuring optimal database performance across both on-premises and cloud-based systems. This is a fully remote contract position supporting a technically strong team, where the DBA will serve as the primary database expert and partner closely with application teams and leadership.

Responsibilities of the Database Administrator:

Maintain high-availability SQL Server environments, ensuring uptime, reliability, and stability
Perform database administration tasks including patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
Manage and support Always On Availability Groups, failover configurations, and database replication
Lead and contribute to SQL Server projects, such as:
- Standing up new SQL Server instances (e.g., SQL Server 2025 Enterprise)
- Migrating legacy SQL Server environments to modern platforms
- Supporting cloud migration initiatives (e.g., document management systems)
Collaborate with systems analysts and development teams on data operations (scripting, inserts/updates, data movement)
Evaluate current environments and provide recommendations for optimization and best practices
Support environments spanning on-prem, SaaS, and virtualized infrastructure (VMware, with movement toward Hyper-V)
Work with advanced data structures including data warehouses, replicas, tabular models, and cubes

Preferred Experience of the Database Administrator:

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Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments
Proven expertise in:
- Performance tuning and monitoring
- Backup/recovery and disaster recovery planning
- SQL Server architecture and high availability design
- Replication and database scalability
Hands-on experience with:
- Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering
- Database scripting and querying (T-SQL)
- Reporting tools such as SSRS and Power BI
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams
Strong communication skills, particularly in remote environments
Experience supporting both legacy systems and modernized SQL environments
Comfortable working independently as the sole DBA on a team

Bonus Experience of the Database Administrator:

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Experience with in a law firm or legal technology environment
Familiarity with legal/financial systems such as Elite 3E or Aderant
Exposure to enterprise platforms including, iManage, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Foundation

IP, Box file transfer systems
Experience supporting cloud migrations and hybrid environments from a data perspective

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