SQL Database Administrator

Job overview

The SQL Database Administrator role is 100% onsite in Raleigh, NC, for an initial six-month-plus period with an option for extension. The posting lists maximum rates of $45–$50 per hour W-2 or $50–$55 per hour corp-to-corp. The role supports a direct client’s government data and agency operations. The administrator designs, implements, secures, and maintains on-premises, hybrid, and cloud database systems. The role supports reliable data access through performance optimization, backup and recovery planning, access controls, troubleshooting, automation, and cloud migration work.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based and hybrid relational and non-relational databases
• optimize performance, storage, indexing, and queries
• ensure security, encryption, and regulatory compliance
• develop backup and disaster recovery strategies
• manage user access
• collaborate with data analysts and IT teams
• troubleshoot database issues
• automate processes
• monitor performance
• lead cloud migrations and optimize cloud costs
• and stay current with cloud database technologies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sql database administrator

raleigh nc

fhr

$45–$50/hr w-2

$50–$55/hr corp-to-corp

azure

databricks

cloud databases

sql

postgresql

mysql

microsoft sql server

database security

cloud migration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies Azure, Databricks, data lakes or data warehouses, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server, ETL, Terraform or AKS, and Python or PowerShell experience. An in-person first-round interview is required.

About the employer

FHR is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.