Demo

Database Administrator

Konnect IT Group, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2025
We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) with 3–5 years of experience supporting enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in SQL Server (2008–2022) administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting, as well as exposure to high availability/disaster recovery solutions. This role is critical in ensuring data integrity, availability, and security across the organization’s systems.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and optimize SQL Server (2008–2022) databases.

Develop, deploy, and tune SSIS packages for ETL and data integration.

Implement and manage High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions including Always On, Log Shipping, Clustering, and Replication.

Ensure compliance with database security best practices, including encryption and regulatory standards.

Support logical and physical database design, creation, and maintenance.

Manage backups, recovery, and failover processes.

Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.

Support data warehouse integration initiatives.

Provide additional administration for MySQL databases as needed.

Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure database reliability and performance.

Mandatory Skills

Extensive hands-on experience with SQL Server (2008–2022).

Strong expertise in SSIS development, deployment, and tuning.

Proficiency in HA/DR solutions: Always On, Log Shipping, Clustering, Replication.

In-depth knowledge of database security best practices (encryption, compliance).

Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex database environments.

Desirable Skills

Experience with PowerShell scripting for database automation.

Familiarity with data warehouse integration processes.

Experience with MySQL administration.

Knowledge of monitoring and performance tools (SQL Profiler, Extended Events, third-party solutions).

Exposure to Agile development and DevOps practices.

Salary.com Estimation for Database Administrator in Chicago, IL
$97,399 to $121,391
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Database Administrator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Database Administrator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$92,249 - $117,370
Income Estimation: 
$93,716 - $124,745
Income Estimation: 
$118,976 - $146,289
Income Estimation: 
$112,672 - $149,113
Income Estimation: 
$98,475 - $115,895
Income Estimation: 
$66,897 - $84,160
Income Estimation: 
$74,161 - $98,561
Income Estimation: 
$92,249 - $117,370
Income Estimation: 
$88,359 - $121,264
Income Estimation: 
$113,076 - $148,099
Income Estimation: 
$137,343 - $165,639
Income Estimation: 
$130,034 - $179,473
Income Estimation: 
$150,731 - $188,044
Income Estimation: 
$135,811 - $184,429
Income Estimation: 
$118,976 - $146,289
Income Estimation: 
$115,719 - $153,093
Income Estimation: 
$137,343 - $165,639
Income Estimation: 
$135,811 - $184,429
Income Estimation: 
$120,390 - $162,969
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Database Administrator jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

Database Administrator

Forbes Technical Consulting, Itasca, IL

Database Administrator

hackajob, Chicago, IL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!