Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below Client runs through fifteen executive departments which carry out the day-to-day administration of the federal government. Popular departments like Agriculture and Rural Development, Civil Rights, Environment, Health and Human Services, Natural Resources, Secretary of State. This Client has opportunities in a number of career pathways, including, but not limited to, business and administrative support, education and human services, IT and computers, medical and healthcare, natural resources, law enforcement and public safety, skilled trades and more. With positions in over 18 state departments, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the client. This client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title : Database Administrator 5 MiARC Senior DBA
Location : Lansing, MI 48933
Duration : 22 Months
Job Type : Hybrid
Work Type : Temporary Assignment
Shift : 8.00AM - 5.00 PM
Job Description :
- The Database Administrator 5 position will work as a contract resource for the client Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supporting the Department of
- Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the Michigan Accounts Receivable and Collections (MiARC) Project.
As a Senior-level Database Administrator, the resource will :
Participate in 24x7 software and hardware support including Disaster Recovery and incident response support, following industry and DTMB development standards.Help develop and / or submit for approval, plans for installation, patch management maintenance, upgrades and support for the Database systems.Evaluate impacts of change and new technology, recommend solutions to persistent problems, and serve as an Agency Services liaison to external consultants.Individual tasks related to the duty :Follow and enforce database standards, policies & procedures.Research and draft guidelines within the boundaries of current policies and standards.Monitor space allocation across databases. perform adjustments in test and developmentenvironments as necessary and as prescribed by predefined standards / guidelines.Calculate disk space requirements for existing and / or new installations of existing business needs Modify DBMS parameters based on capacity changes.Configure and execute database integrity checks.Monitor for database integrity checks.Install database base management software for development and test environments.Install database patches and service packs for development and test environments.Monitor and support clustered database environments.Monitor and support database replication and backup environments.Implement the strategy to release unused space or repair fragmentation in test and development environments.Execute (run) scripts provided by Systems Analysts or Database Architect / Designer for creating andmodifying database objects (tables, views, constraints, indexes, etc.)Monitor database back-ups to ensure recoverability. Troubleshoot backup errors.Monitor database jobs and scheduled processes in development, test and production environments.Participate in troubleshooting.Monitor database environments (using alert logs, trace files, alert mechanisms, and other tools) for issues and problems with database functionality, connectivity, or downtime.Follow standards and guidelines for database space allocation based on best practices andimplementation considerations based on business requirements.Skill Descriptions
7+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards.In-depth knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs, including their features, limitations, and best practices.Proven experience in implementing and managing HA / DR solutions like Always On Availability Groups, geo-replication, and point-in-time restore.Expertise in Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server.Over 3+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation.Strong understanding of database security principles, including user management, role-based access control, data encryption, and compliance regulations.Proficient in designing, implementing, and testing robust backup and recovery strategies for Azure SQL databases.Experience with Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other tools for proactive monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting.Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python for automating routine tasks, deployments, and management.Experience with migrating on-premises SQL Server databases to Azure SQL platforms.Familiarity with ETL processes and tools like Azure Data Factory or SSIS for data integration.Advanced skills in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, including query optimization, index tuning, and database configuration.TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.