Senior Database Administrator Job Phoenix Arizona USA,IT/Tech

Job Title:

Senior Database Administrator

Job Code: AZ 13393

Client:
State of Arizona – Arizona Department of Education (AZED)

Location:

Hybrid Phoenix, AZ 85007

Work Location:

100 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid – up to 2 days remote; must be willing to work onsite up to 5 days based on business needs

Work Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Duration: 4-Month Contract-to-Hire (FTE)

Closing Date: 08/31/2026 at 4:00 PM

Important Notes

Local Phoenix candidates only.
Candidate's current location must be clearly listed on the resume.
Candidates must be available for an in-person interview within 1 week of the posting close date.
Candidates must be able to start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.
Candidate must be eligible to convert to FTE.
No visa sponsorship available.
Occasional in-state travel may be required.
On-call/off-hours support may be required.

Position Overview

The State of Arizona is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support the Arizona Department of Education's data environment. The role will manage and support SQL Server databases, Azure database virtual machines, database backup/recovery, disaster recovery, performance tuning, replication, migrations, security, Power BI, ETL, and database automation.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with SQL Server administration, Azure, Power Shell, Power BI, T-SQL, stored procedures, SSIS, Dev Ops, and database performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Manage Azure database virtual machines and related database infrastructure.
Perform database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, replication, and high availability activities.
Manage SQL Server Always On configurations and clustering.
Perform database performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and code reviews.
Design and develop stored procedures, functions, triggers, and complex T-SQL queries.
Develop and maintain Power Shell scripts for database administration and automation.
Configure and support Power BI datasets, gateways, and refresh schedules.
Design and implement ETL processes and maintain SSIS packages.
Implement database migrations, changes, purge/archive procedures, and production database updates.
Implement version control and Dev Ops practices for database objects.
Apply appropriate database security guidelines and mechanisms.
Review existing database architecture and recommend improvements.
Troubleshoot database connectivity, application queries, indexes, and operational issues.
Develop and maintain database administration tools, utilities, procedures, standards, and documentation.
Collaborate with application development and BI teams to support data-driven solutions.
Assist with training and mentoring junior developers and other database administrators.

Required Skills

Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server Database Administration
Power BI
Disaster Recovery
Backup & Recovery
Azure Database Virtual Machines
SQL Server Always On
Database Performance Tuning
T-SQL
Database Migration
Version Control & Dev Ops for Database Objects Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

Stored Procedure Development
Complex SQL Query Optimization
ETL / Data Integration
SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
Power Shell
SQL Server clustering
Database replication
Power BI administration/configuration
Azure infrastructure
Database security

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of database administration experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Primary Skills

Flexible work from home options available.

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