Database Administrator

Relapath is currently recruiting for a Database Administrator, a full time position working a hybrid role (two days per week) in Lansing, MI. This is a long-term position offering benefits and PTO.

Database Administrator – Hybrid – Lansing, MI 149717
Responsible for data analysis and database management. Involved in maintenance, enhancement, designing of data dictionaries, physical and logical database models, and performance tuning. Knowledge of the utilities and production tools used for data storage management to support the Application Team. Coordinates physical changes to computer databases; codes, tests, and implements physical database, applying knowledge of database management system. Designs logical and physical databases reviews description of changes to database design to understand how changes to be made affect physical data base (how data is stored in terms of physical characteristics, such as location, amount of space, and access method).
• Establishes physical database parameters. Uses structured query language (SQL) to define database objects using database definition language (DDL) and control access to database objects using data control language (DCL). Language descriptions and specifies identifiers of database to database management system or directs others in coding database descriptions. Calculates optimum values for database parameters, such as amount of computer memory to be used by database, following manuals and using calculator. Specifies user access level for each segment of one or more data items, such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data. Specifies which users can access data bases and what data can be accessed by user. Tests and corrects errors, refines changes to database.
• Enters SQL to create production database. Uses database utility programs and 3rd party utilities to monitor database performance, such as distribution of records and amount of available memory. Directs programmers and analysts to make changes to data base management system. Reviews and corrects programs. Answers user questions. Confers with coworkers to determine impact of data base changes on other systems and staff cost for making changes to data base. Modifies data base programs to increase processing performance, referred to as performance tuning. Workers typically specialize in one or more types of data base management systems. Providing assistance in the planning, development, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated database systems, and ensuring that the conceptual and design phases of new applications are consistent with the structural parameters within the database environment.
• Evaluates users' requests for new data elements and systems, incorporates them into the existing shared data environment, and provides technical assistance. Coordinates the use of data to ensure data integrity and control redundancy, loads databases, and reorganizes as needed. Performs data modeling and prototyping. Performs logical and physical data modeling, designs relational database models, and creates physical data models from logical data models. Performs security recovery procedures. Determines and implements database search strategies and storage requirements. Maintains data dictionary ensuring uniformity of definitions and sets standards for use of data dictionary. Monitors database performance and recommends efficiency improvements. Creates test database environment for applications section, including the creation of necessary libraries and procedures.
• Executes the procedures necessary to save, retrieve, and recover databases from hardware and software failures within established procedures. Assists with determining, implementing, and enhancing standards on database security and with monitoring agency disaster recovery procedures and systems. Assists with the installation of database software and with analyzing, designing, and implementing databases. Assists in benchmarking and threshold testing of databases and with establishing and controlling necessary database security. Assists in the selection of database management software. Experience in computer systems analysis or computer programming work.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems design; of computer operations, systems, and procedures; of project control and cost estimating techniques; of computer programming languages; of data processing flowcharting techniques; of database structures and theories; and of current database technologies.
Years of Experience 12 - 14 years of experience in the field
Job Description: Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Roles and Responsibilities :
SQL & PL/SQL Development

• Provide advanced SQL and PL/SQL coding expertise, including writing and optimizing functions, procedures, and packages.
• Review, analyze, and test code written by others to ensure performance, scalability, and adherence to best practices.
• Support application developers with SQL design and data access strategies.

Database Architecture & Design

• Collaborate with the Information Technology Solutions Architect to design robust database solutions that support enterprise applications and system interfaces across diverse platforms.
• Lead the development and enforcement of database policies, procedures, and standards related to stored procedures, packages, and functions.
• Plan and design database hosting architecture in alignment with State standards, strategic direction, and business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and management of physical database structures to ensure optimal performance and scalability.

Database Administration & Maintenance

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances across development, test, and production environments.
• Perform regular backups, restores, and recovery testing to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Monitor and maintain database performance, availability, and security using tools such as SSMS, SQL Server Agent, and thirdparty monitoring solutions (e.g., SolarWinds, Redgate, Idera).
• Manage indexes, partitions, statistics, and schema parameters to support peak performance.
• Apply patches, updates, and version upgrades as needed.

Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Support

• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system alerts.
• Analyze logs, trace data, and performance metrics to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure server stability and uptime.
• Oversee the creation and validation of physical database components (e.g., tables, indexes, triggers, constraints) and coordinate initial server and file system setup.

Data Integrity, Security & Governance

• Implement and manage user roles, permissions, and access controls.
• Ensure compliance with data security policies, standards, and industry best practices.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and high availability strategies.
• Develop and enforce database models, access controls, and documentation standards.
• Work with data warehouse teams to support data transfer and transformation processes.

Top skills needed:

• Strong proficiency in TSQL and PL/SQL, with expertise in query optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Agent, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Redgate, or Idera.
• Solid understanding of database security, backup strategies, recovery models, and high availability configurations.
• Familiarity with ETL processes, PowerShell scripting, and/or Azure SQL is a plus.
• Proven ability to enforce development standards across teams.
• Soft skills: Communication

Required/Must Have:

• SQL: 10 Years
• PowerShell: 6 Years
• Azure DevOps: 6 Years
• Scrum: 6 Years

Minimum years' experience required: 12
Interviews: Microsoft Teams with camera on (2nd round)
Contract Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
Position location: Hybrid Two days per week on site in Lansing, MI (Wednesday and Thursday)