Expert SQL Server DBA – Hybrid Contract

V Group Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

V Group Inc. in Albany, NY is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator for a contract role (40 hours/week). The specialist will install, configure, and manage SQL Server databases, implement HA/DR, perform backups, monitor performance, and ensure security in ITS guidelines.

This role supports government agencies and requires AS/Azure SQL experience. Responsibilities include tuning, capacity planning, documentation, and vendor coordination, with off-hours production support as

Qualifications

• 84 months experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting SQL Server across versions 2012–2025.
• 84 months experience translating business needs into industry standard SQL solutions.
• 84 months of experience in designing/installing and maintaining High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions on Windows Clustering environments.
• 84 months experience in SQL Server performance tuning and optimization.
• 84 months working on government agency applications hosted on SQL Server databases (e.g., health, aging, public safety).
• 84 months experience with SSRS/SSIS and Power BI Server, including scaled deployments.
• 84 months experience with scripting using T-SQL or PowerShell.
• 36 months experience with Azure or Azure SQL.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and manage MS SQL Server databases including high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
• Assist in developing and implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Perform regular backups and ensure recovery solutions are in place and updated.
• Monitor performance of database servers, optimize performance, tune resources.
• Ensure security in line with ITS guidelines and apply patches.
• Perform capacity planning and storage management.
• Create and maintain documentation for major installations.
• Support new technology initiatives beyond the database world.
• Lead in analyzing SQL database performance issues.
• Provide production support including off-hour support.
• Interact with database vendors for support and resolution of issues.

Skills

SQL Server mastery

HA/DR design

Performance tuning

Scripting (PowerShell/T-SQL)

Windows server admin

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

SSIS

SSRS

PowerBI Server

Azure SQL

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

V Group Inc. in Albany, NY is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator for a contract role (40 hours/week). The specialist will install, configure, and manage SQL Server databases, implement HA/DR, perform backups, monitor performance, and ensure security in ITS guidelines.

This role supports government agencies and requires AS/Azure SQL experience. Responsibilities include tuning, capacity planning, documentation, and vendor coordination, with off-hours production support as