Database Administrator, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Des Moines

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract, Contract work

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Database Administrator to join our dedicated data team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the health, security, and performance of critical database systems while ensuring effective data governance and management. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in database technologies, a strong understanding of data governance, and a proactive mindset to address complex challenges in a dynamic environment.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and optimize database queries and processes to support software development projects and ad-hoc reporting needs, ensuring adherence to team standards
partner with software developers to streamline database deliverables, including pair programming and coordinating deployments outside normal business hours
troubleshoot and upgrade third-party software products with database backends, providing diagnostic support to resolve issues across network segments
implement and enforce corporate policies for role-based data access to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information
perform routine administrative tasks such as database installations, upgrades, migrations, server patching, backups, disaster recovery testing, and performance tuning
lead initiatives to improve database design, data classification and retention, cloud migration strategies, and overall system reliability and security
maintain comprehensive documentation to support auditing, encryption, and security standards
monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.

Requirements:

Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server and database optimization techniques
familiarity with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based database solutions
strong knowledge of backup technologies and disaster recovery processes
expertise in cluster analysis and configuration management
solid understanding of database security protocols and role-based access controls
ability to perform database migrations, installations, and upgrades with minimal supervision
excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What we offer:

Medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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