Database Administrator

CFS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Insurance benefits

Job summary

CFS in Denver, CO is seeking a strategic Database Administrator to own Microsoft SQL Server and Azure data platforms in a modernization initiative. You will work with business leaders and technical teams to ensure secure, scalable data foundations that enable analytics and reporting.

The role focuses on migration readiness, high availability, and governance, offering a comprehensive benefits package and onsite work in Denver.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Info Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise SQL Server environments.
• Experience with performance tuning, backup/recovery, high availability.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure-based database environments as lead DBA.
• Ensure database performance, security, availability, backup and recovery processes.
• Lead data migration, conversion, and readiness activities for modernization projects.
• Partner with business, technical, and vendor teams to support implementations.
• Support data quality, governance, integration, and reporting initiatives.
• Develop secure, scalable data platforms for analytics and operational success.

Skills

Database administration

SQL performance tuning

Azure SQL

Security governance

Data migration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure

Job description

Ready to take ownership of mission-critical data platforms while driving modernization and innovation? This Database Administrator opportunity offers the chance to lead strategic data initiatives, work with modern Microsoft technologies, and play a key role in shaping the future of enterprise data and analytics.
Database Administrator
Salary: $125,000 - $150,000
Location: Onsite Denver, Colorado

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Serve as a strategic Database Administrator supporting enterprise-wide modernization initiatives.
• Gain exposure to cloud technologies, analytics, data governance, and emerging AI capabilities.
• Lead high-impact data migration and conversion efforts tied to a major technology transformation.
• Work with modern Microsoft SQL Server and Azure data platforms in a highly visible role.
• Collaborate directly with business leaders, technical teams, and implementation partners.
• Influence data quality, security, and governance practices across the organization.
• Help establish trusted data foundations that support reporting, analytics, and decision-making.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.

Key Responsibilities For The Database Administrator

• Administer and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and Azure-based database environments as the lead Database Administrator.
• Ensure database performance, security, availability, backup, and recovery processes.
• Lead data migration, conversion, and readiness activities for enterprise modernization projects.
• Partner with business, technical, and vendor teams to support system implementations.
• Support data quality, governance, integration, and reporting initiatives.
• Develop and maintain secure, scalable data platforms that enable analytics and operational success.

Qualifications For The Database Administrator

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator supporting enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience with database performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Experience with Azure SQL, database security, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Previous experience as a Database Administrator supporting production environments is highly preferred.
• Experience serving as a Database Administrator during data migration or large-scale system implementation projects is a plus.

The ideal Database Administrator will combine strong technical expertise with a passion for data modernization, security, and continuous improvement.
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