Database Administrator (DBA)

ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ConsultNet is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support the administration, security, performance, and availability of SQL Server databases across production, development, and test environments. The DBA will manage database access and permissions, support deployments and migrations, develop operational automation, and help maintain reliable and secure database environments.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on SQL Server experience in a production environment and is

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on SQL Server DBA experience in production.
• Experience administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting SQL Server databases.
• Experience managing database access, permissions, security, and availability.
• Strong SQL skills and experience developing operational scripts.
• Experience with PowerShell for database administration and automation.
• Experience supporting database deployments, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and database deployment practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration, security, performance, and availability of SQL Server databases across production, development, and test environments.
• Manage database access and permissions, ensuring security and compliance.
• Support deployments, patches, upgrades, and migrations.
• Develop operational automation to improve DB processes.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and QA teams.

Skills

SQL Server DBA experience

T-SQL / SQL scripting

PowerShell scripting

CI/CD for DB deployments

Database security management

Deployments & migrations

Troubleshooting skills

Independent work

Production environment experience

Tools

SQL Server

PowerShell

CI/CD practices

Job description

Database Administrator (DBA)
Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite/Hybrid)
Contract Rate: $30.00 - $40.00per hr
Contract Duration: Up to 3 Years

ConsultNet is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support the administration, security, performance, and availability of SQL Server databases across production, development, and test environments. The DBA will manage database access and permissions, support deployments and migrations, develop operational automation, and help maintain reliable and secure database environments. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on SQL Server experience in a production environment and is comfortable working within established deployment and operational processes.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of hands-on SQL Server database administration experience in a production environment.
• Experience administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting SQL Server databases.
• Experience managing database access, permissions, security, and availability.
• Strong SQL skills and experience developing operational scripts.
• Experience with PowerShell for database administration and automation.
• Experience supporting database deployments, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and database deployment practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a production environment.

Bonus / Soft Skills

• Experience supporting multiple database environments, including production, development, and test.
• Experience automating repetitive database administration and operational tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to database reliability and security.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development, infrastructure, security, and technical teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document technical processes clearly.