SQL Database Administrator

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems partners with a client in Plano, TX to identify a tenured SQL Database Administrator who will support database modernization, security, governance, and cloud transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities include administering SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure, managing Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance, performance tuning, HA/DR, and automating admin tasks with T-SQL and PowerShell.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of DBA experience.
• SQL Server administration.
• Azure SQL Database.
• Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Performance tuning.
• Always On Availability Groups.
• Disaster recovery.
• T-SQL.
• PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Administer SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure.
• Manage Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Perform database performance tuning and optimization.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Automate administrative processes using T-SQL and PowerShell.
• Support database security, governance, and compliance initiatives.
• Lead cloud database migration efforts.
• Mentor junior database professionals.

Skills

DBA experience

SQL Server

Azure SQL DB

Azure SQL MI

Performance tuning

Always On AGs

Disaster recovery

T-SQL

PowerShell

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

ARM templates

Azure Data Lake

Azure Purview

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Compliance framework experience

Job description

TEKsystems is partnering with a client in Plano, TX to identify a tenured SQL Database Administrator who will support database modernization, security, governance, and cloud transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Administer SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms
• Manage Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Perform database performance tuning and optimization
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Automate administrative processes using T-SQL and PowerShell
• Support database security, governance, and compliance initiatives
• Lead cloud database migration efforts
• Mentor junior database professionals

Must-Haves

• 7+ years of DBA experience
• SQL Server administration
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Performance tuning
• Always On Availability Groups
• Disaster recovery
• T-SQL
• PowerShell

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure DevOps
• Terraform or ARM templates
• Azure Data Lake
• Azure Purvie
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Compliance framework experience

Technical Environment

SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, T-SQL, PowerShell, Azure Automation, Azure AD, Azure Defender, Key Vault, Azure Backup, Blob Storage, Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Purview

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $73.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.