Senior Sql Database Administrator

Part-Time Database AdminiContract, 10-20 Hour Remote

Overview:

Provisions Group is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to oversee and optimize their database systems. This part-time contractor role offers 10-20 hours per week of flexible work with the opportunity to collaborate closely with the IT and data teams. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of DBA experience, a strong track record of performance tuning, database design, maintenance, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain database performance to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Design, implement, and optimize database structures to meet business requirements.
• Perform database tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct regular maintenance, including backups, restores, and disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure database security, user access management, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries, schema changes, and ETL processes.
• Manage upgrades, patches, and migrations for on-premises and cloud-based databases.
• Document database architecture, procedures, and configurations.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Expertise in SQL Server- would like Oracle, and/or PostgreSQL databases but not a must.
• Proficiency with cloud database platforms like Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL. with an emphasis on Azure
• Experience in database design, normalization, and performance tuning.
• Strong skills in query optimization, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
• Familiarity with high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) setups.
• Proficient in automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, or database scripts.
• Experience with ETL tools like SSIS, Informatica, or Talend.
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security protocols.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.
• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS Certified DBA, or Oracle Certified Professional).
• Previous experience in consulting or contract roles.

Perks of the Role:

• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment.
• Competitive hourly compensation for an experienced contractor.

Application Instructions: Please share your resume and include a brief list of your most recent projects.