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Database Administrator
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Robert Half
Des Plaines, IL (In Person)
Full-Time
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We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to support and optimize critical database environments for a contract assignment in Illinois. This contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who brings deep expertise in database performance, stability, and capacity planning across complex Microsoft SQL Server landscapes. The role will focus on improving efficiency, safeguarding availability, and providing clear technical guidance to a range of stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze database performance trends and resolve bottlenecks using wait statistics, execution plan reviews, and deadlock investigation techniques.
- Design and refine indexing approaches to improve query efficiency and support large-scale data processing workloads.
- Administer high-availability database environments, including clustered deployments, AlwaysOn configurations, and multi-instance setups.
- Use monitoring and diagnostic platforms such as Redgate, SQL profiling tools, and stress-testing solutions to evaluate system health and performance.
- Partner with technical teams to optimize partitioning strategies for large datasets and strengthen overall database reliability.
- Support database-related components and processes connected to SSIS and SSRS within the broader data environment.
- Configure and maintain database server settings in coordination with Windows Server administration, including memory allocation, access controls, and security practices.
- Communicate analysis results, risks, and recommended improvements clearly to both technical audiences and business stakeholders.