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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for database administrator contractor in Chicago, IL is $50.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.62 and $60.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Database Administrator Contractor vs Database Administrator?

AspectDatabase Administrator ContractorDatabase Administrator
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL; often self-certified or through short-term trainingUsually holds a degree in Computer Science or related field; certifications like Oracle Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are common
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often remote or on-site for short periodsFull-time, permanent position within an organization, primarily on-site or hybrid
Employer & Industry UsageHired by companies for specific projects or to fill temporary gaps; common in consulting and freelance workEmployed directly by organizations across industries, managing ongoing database needs

In summary, a Database Administrator Contractor is a temporary, project-based professional often working independently or through agencies, while a Database Administrator is a full-time employee responsible for ongoing database management within an organization.

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Discovery Database Administrator (DBA) (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Discovery Database Administrator (DBA) (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Contact Government Services, LLC

Chicago, IL

$142K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Discovery Database Administrator (DBA)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive-Level
Department: Legal   
 
CGS is seeking a dedicated Discovery Database Administrator to join a fast-paced and hard-working team to assist with any legal accounts. As a Discovery Database Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the company's portfolio. 
 
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
 
Skills and attributes for success:
The Contractor shall provide the following services to include but not limited to: 
-         The Contractor shall provide database administration support to include, but not limited to the following activities: 
-         Contractor shall assist in managing Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and 2022 to include setting up security, creating tables, indexes, stored procedures, designing SQL reports, and creating maintenance jobs etc. Must apply best practices for optimizing databases; 
-         Contractor shall assist in creating and maintaining databases in a Clustered Server environment. Must apply expert knowledge of the design, development and maintenance of various data models and their components; 
-         Contractor shall apply working knowledge of data lakes, data warehouse and data mart architectures, metadata and data modeling, data flow, entity relationship diagram, schema architectures and query languages to integrate a seamless solution within legacy infrastructure; 
-         Contractor shall mirror database servers, log shipping, latest techniques for Database redundancy and high Availability, and full backup and recovery capabilities of the Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and 2022 platform; 
-         Contractor shall facilitate the migration of system into cloud infrastructure. 
-         Contractor shall upgrade SQL Servers from lower versions to the latest version (version 2019 and up), and create reports using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS); 
-         Contractor shall setup a reporting server and be responsible for all DBA functions and report development utilizing Software Systems development Architecture and Design. 
 
 
Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
 
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
 
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
-         Health, Dental, and Vision
-         Life Insurance
-         401k
-         Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
-         Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
 
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Phone: +1 (888) 680-5916Email: info@cgsfederal.com
 
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