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Inficare Technologies

Senior SQL Server DBA

Boston, MA · On-site

Senior SQL Server DBA Location: Boston, MA 02135 Duration: Long-Term Contract Work Schedule: 35 Hours per Week We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to support ...

Hired by Matrix, Inc.

Lead SQL Server DBA

Wildwood, KY · On-site

If so, our client is hiring a Lead SQL Server DBA. Position Type: * Contract * Hybrid - 2 -3 days on site Required: Primary Skills; * SQL Server Administration - Expert * SQL Server Performance ...

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3B Staffing LLC

SENIOR SQL SERVER DBA

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

1- 45 minute video interview SQL Server DBA- Can be an hourly consultant, could be a 3 month right to hire 3 days on-site in Bethlehem, PA. Local candidates will get priority. They really do not want ...

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GDH

SQL Server Database Administrator III

Houston, TX · On-site

$84 - $86/hr

Role Summary This contract role requires an experienced Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator with open-source database experience to support enterprise-scale environments. The successful ...

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Infojini Inc

Senior SQL Server DBA

Columbia, SC · On-site

Company Description Direct Client Job details mentioned below Title: Sr SQL Server DBA Location: Columbia, SC Duration: 12 months Description: Manages and maintains all production and non-production ...

3B Staffing LLC

SENIOR SQL SERVER DBA

Bethlehem, PA · On-site

1- 45 minute video interview SQL Server DBA- Can be an hourly consultant, could be a 3 month right to hire 3 days on-site in Bethlehem, PA. Local candidates will get priority. They really do not want ...

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IDEALFORCE LLC

SQL Server DBA (60007)

Austin, TX · On-site

Company Description IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a SQL Server DBA to join our customer in Austin, TX . This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details ...

Verithium

MS SQL Server DBA

Westport, CT · On-site

Our client located in southern Connecticut, commutable from NYC is looking for MS SQL Database Administrators, on a consulting basis, to assist with a critical MS SQL Server Upgrade. Must attend in ...

Navtech, Inc.

SQL Server DBA

SQL Server DBA cum Dev Location : Remote Duration : 12 Months CTH Visa : USC / GC, EAD H4 EAD Department-Specific Responsibilities * Manages SQL Server Scheduling Agent Jobs for enterprise databases.

Phaxis - Technology

Sr SQL Server DBA

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Salary Range: 95k to 105k We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented SQL Server DBA to oversee and enhance our enterprise database landscape. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining high ...

Jobsbridge

SQL Server DBA

Arlington, TX · On-site

... SQL Server failover clustering, AlwaysOn, log shipping, and database mirroring Must be a hands-on, technically adept DBA, capable of performing required DBA tasks such as backup/restore, clustering ...

Ryan Consulting Group

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SQL DBA

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$70K - $130K/yr

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator Position Type: Full-time About Us: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to join our talented IT team. ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance sql server database administrator in the United States is $53.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.08 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Sql Server Database Administrator vs SQL Server Developer?

AspectFreelance SQL Server Database AdministratorSQL Server Developer
Primary RoleMaintains, secures, and optimizes SQL Server databasesDesigns, develops, and implements SQL Server database solutions
CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, MCSA SQL ServerMicrosoft Certified: Data Engineer Associate, MCSA SQL Server
Work EnvironmentFreelance projects, client sites, remote workIn-house teams, consulting firms, remote or onsite
Common TasksDatabase tuning, backups, security, troubleshootingWriting queries, database schema design, data integration

The main difference is that Freelance SQL Server Database Administrators focus on maintaining and securing existing databases, while SQL Server Developers primarily design and build new database solutions. Both roles require similar certifications and can work remotely or on-site, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Sql Server Database Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,731 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Sr SQL Server Database Administrator

Scientific Games

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Scientific Games rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 15 rated gambling companies

Job description

Scientific Games:
Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
Position Summary
Scientific Games LLC is looking for a self-motivated, highly experienced Senior SQL Server Database Administrator to be focused onour Tableau based BI solution as well as other SQL Server Databases. The DBA is responsible for tasks such as development of best practices and repeatable procedures for deploying databases, day-to-day operational activities including break/fix, capacity management, backup and recovery, database replication setup/management and ongoing database change reviews. The team also builds and maintains large-scale and very high transaction SQL Server databases on Windows Server platforms. You will also work in tandem with the other teams, preparing documentations and specifications as required.
Senior SQL Server DBA Responsibilities
  • Provision and configure SQL Server instances for both new and existing products.
  • Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.
  • Plan, implement, and maintain replication strategies.
  • In depth analysis of performance, identification of areas of improvement, and implementation planning.
  • Prepare documentation, procedures, and specifications.
  • Handle common database procedures such as upgrade, backup, recovery, migration, etc.
  • Profile server resource usage, optimize and tweak as necessary.
  • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior team members.
  • 24x7 Support of Production DB's

Senior SQL Server DBA Skills and Qualifications
  • Knowledge of de-facto standards and best practices in SQL Server
  • Strong proficiency in SQL Server database management and administration including with large scale SQL Server databases.
  • Hands on experience implementing and maintaining Always On Availability Groups is required. Knowledge of additional replication models in a plus.
  • Hands on experience implementing and maintaining SQL Server encryption models including TDE, Always Encrypt, SSL connections, etc.
  • Experience working with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and ETL jobs.
  • Knowledge of SQL Server features such as partitioning, query store, Column Store indexing, etc.
  • Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL/T-SQL queries and jobs.
  • Experience with backup and recovery strategies.
  • Ability to plan resource requirements from high level specifications.
  • Monitoring and alerting solutions
  • Knowledge of limitations in SQL Server and workarounds in contrast to other popular relational databases
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills and working knowledge of common protocols such as SFTP, SMTP, DNS, and HTTP/S
  • Experience administering Debian or Ubuntu Linux
  • Able to work under pressure and multi-task.
  • Pro-active, dedicated, committed and responsible.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences with 10+ years administering and maintaining SQL Server OR
  • Master's degree with 8+ years' experience.
  • Certified SQL Server DBA is a plus.

Years of Related Experience
Years of experience 5 to 8 years
It would also be advantageous if you had any of the following experience:
  • Knowledge and experience with
    • Tableau
    • Code versioning tools such as Git/GitLab
    • Other popular database engines such as MySQL, Percona, MariaDB
    • Windows Server Administration
    • Scripting - PowerShell, Python, and shell scripting are all good
    • Zabbix
  • Industry experience - either in iLottery or iGaming

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions
Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, "SG") are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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