SQL Database Administrator

Job Title: SQL Database Administrator
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Setting: Onsite

Project Overview

We are supporting a large-scale airport technology environment that requires skilled IT professionals to support, maintain, and enhance critical systems across multiple airport facilities. These long-term contract roles operate within a complex, mission-critical infrastructure supporting airport operations, security, communications, and end-user services. Successful candidates will ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of enterprise data systems that support continuous airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases to ensure high performance, availability, and reliability for mission-critical airport systems
• Manage database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• Implement and maintain database security controls, including user access management, authentication, and authorization policies
• Perform performance tuning and query optimization to improve system efficiency and reduce latency across applications
• Support data integration, ETL processes, and reporting requirements in coordination with development and analytics teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to operational SLAs

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in SQL Server database administration or similar DBA roles
• Strong experience managing databases in high-availability and mission-critical environments
• Proficiency in SQL Server tools and technologies, including backup/recovery and performance tuning
• Experience with SSRS, SSIS, and Power BI is preferred
• Strong understanding of database security, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience supporting enterprise applications and data integration workflows