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Detroit IT

SQL Database Administrator

Troy, MI · On-site

$47.50 - $59.25/hr

Title: Sr. SQL Database Administrator Location: Metro Detroit, MI Citizenship: U.S ... Citizen/GreenCard Holder Duration: contract Department: Information Systems Job Summary: The ...

Detroit IT

SQL Database Administrator

Troy, MI

$47.50 - $59.25/hr

Title: Sr. SQL Database Administrator Location: Metro Detroit, MI Citizenship: U.S ... Citizen/GreenCard Holder Duration: contract Department: Information Systems Job Summary: The ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

SQL DBA

Lansing, MI · On-site

$50.75 - $63.50/hr

SQL DBA Location: Lansing, MI Duration: 12 months Interview mode: Face to Face * Microsoft SQL Server Administration, Required, 10 Years • Microsoft Windows Server Administration/Support, Highly ...

Ask IT consulting

SQL Database Administrator

Lansing, MI

$50.75 - $63.50/hr

... MS-SQL database administrator experience including creating models, designing DB objects and how it is used in version control process Required 10 Years Experience with SQL server integration ...

Mobilyte

Local to Michigan_SQL DBA(ETL Exp)

Lansing, MI

$50.75 - $63.50/hr

We are looking to fill a position for SQL DBA in Lansing MI. Qualifications Short Description:- Database Administrator position with SQL Server background. Strengths in writing SQL scripts for ETL ...

Mobilyte

Local to Michigan_SQL DBA(ETL Exp)

Lansing, MI · On-site

$50.75 - $63.50/hr

Company Description We are looking to fill a position for SQL DBA in Lansing MI. Qualifications Short Description:- Database Administrator position with SQL Server background. Strengths in writing ...

Resource Point LLC

SQL Server DBA

Detroit, MI · On-site

SQL Server Database Administrator (SQL Server DBA) Location: Detroit, MI / Hybrid Duration: 6+ Months (Possible Extension) With general guidance and coaching, should be able to maintain and support ...

Alpac Inc

SQL Server DBA (Senior)

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Need senior SQL-Server DBA to assist with development and implementation of SQL-Server consolidation strategy. DBA to oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of mission-critical SQL ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for sql database administrator contract in Michigan is $46.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.92 and $52.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A SQL Database Administrator (DBA) contract job is a temporary or project-based role where a professional manages and maintains SQL databases for an organization. Responsibilities typically include database installation, configuration, performance tuning, security management, and backups. Contract DBAs may work on specific projects, such as database migrations or optimizations, and are often hired for a fixed duration. This role requires expertise in SQL Server or other database platforms, along with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

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As a contract SQL Database Administrator, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring database performance, ensuring regular backups, applying patches and updates, and resolving any technical issues that arise. You may also be tasked with implementing security measures, optimizing queries, and collaborating with developers or other IT staff to support ongoing projects. Contract roles often require you to quickly adapt to the client’s environment and document your work thoroughly. This hands-on and varied workload helps ensure the ongoing reliability and effectiveness of the organization's data systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a SQL database administrator contract?

To thrive as a Sql Database Administrator Contract, you need strong expertise in SQL Server database design, implementation, backup and recovery strategies, and performance tuning, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Azure SQL databases, and certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate is highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, effective time management, and clear communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure secure, efficient, and reliable database operations that support business objectives within contract timelines.

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SQL Database Administrator

Troy, MI • On-site

Detroit IT
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$47.50 - $59.25/hr

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Company Description
Detroit IT provides IT services to businesses throughout Metro Detroit and Southeastern Michigan. We provide Exchange server support, Office 365 migrations, ongoing remote support, a fully staffed Helpdesk, managed IT services, and consulting that help keep your business running efficiently.
Job Description
Title: Sr. SQL Database Administrator
Location: Metro Detroit, MI
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen/GreenCard Holder
Duration: contract
Department: Information Systems
Job Summary:
The Database Administrator is responsible maintaining systems, tuning, aiding in design and solving database issues for systems running SQL server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2012.
Job Responsibilities:
• Experience setting up backups and recovery scripts.
• Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages as they occur.
• Ability to create stored procedures to facilitate processing and maintenance.
• Experience working with very large databases.
• Ability to automate everyday tasks using stored procedures, PowerShell or other language.
• Experience with Mirroring, Logshipping, Service Broker, Partitioning, Change Data Capture, Clustering and other options for SQL Server.
• Understanding of tuning.
• Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities.
• Install and configure new SQL Server instances.
• Deploy database change scripts.
• When performance issues arise, determine the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases, server configuration changes, or index/query changes.
• Document the company's database environment.
• SSIS experience for loading data into systems (ETL).
• Experience maintaining SSAS.
• Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the business's Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
Qualifications
  • BS in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
  • Strong T-SQL and SQL Server skills.
  • Experience working with large databases.

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