Database Administration

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

Database Administration (Contract To Hire) - Hybrid in Menasha, Wisconsin. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Location: Hybrid - Menasha, WI area

Carex is partnering with a Manufacturing industry partner to hire a Database Administrator responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the data infrastructure that supports critical business operations. This role will focus on ensuring database performance, security, reliability, and high availability through proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and effective database administration.

Operating in a hybrid work environment, the Database Administrator will balance remote technical responsibilities, including query optimization and script development, with in-office collaboration on database architecture, security audits, and infrastructure planning. The ideal candidate brings strong SQL expertise, experience with database management systems, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to support scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions.

What You'll Do

• Administer, monitor, and maintain database environments to ensure optimal performance, reliability, availability, and scalability.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, scripts, stored procedures, and indexing strategies to improve database efficiency and application performance.
• Proactively identify and resolve database performance issues through monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning initiatives.
• Implement and maintain database security protocols, including user access controls, data encryption, and compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements.
• Develop, execute, and maintain database backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and support business continuity.
• Conduct periodic disaster recovery testing and support high-availability solutions to minimize downtime and mitigate operational risks.
• Support cloud-based database environments, particularly Azure SQL, to enable scalable and reliable data infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to design, develop, and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models that support application functionality.
• Perform database patches, upgrades, configuration changes, and routine maintenance to ensure system security, stability, and functionality.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on database architecture planning, infrastructure improvements, and security assessments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including database configurations, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and operational runbooks.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to address critical database incidents and system emergencies.
• Communicate technical concepts, database performance insights, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support database operations and organizational objectives.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in database administration, including hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL; SQL Server experience strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, including advanced query development, scripting, stored procedures, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning database environments to maintain system performance and availability.
• Solid understanding of database security best practices, including access management, encryption, auditing, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience implementing and managing database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure SQL.
• Experience supporting database upgrades, patches, configuration management, and ongoing system maintenance.
• Understanding of relational database architecture, schema design, data modeling, and database optimization principles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to support technical initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex database issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing independent technical responsibilities with in-person collaboration.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to support critical system needs.
• Availability to work a typical Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15% as needed.
  
  
  

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.