We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. This is a contract position with the potential for a permanent role that requires strong expertise in managing and optimizing database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring database performance, security, and reliability while actively contributing to team projects and development initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases on both physical and virtual servers.<br>• Optimize database performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.<br>• Manage multiple databases, monitoring hardware and software resource utilization to maintain efficiency.<br>• Document database procedures and provide training to technical teams and end users as required.<br>• Collaborate with project teams and work groups to support development efforts and implement database solutions.<br>• Perform database migrations and upgrades, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption.<br>• Analyze system requirements and recommend database solutions to meet organizational needs.<br>• Conduct regular performance tuning and maintenance tasks to enhance database operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and industry best practices.<br>• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues.
We are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to manage and optimize complex computer systems while supporting organizational goals. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, project management skills, and a strong understanding of IT security best practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and maintain systems such as Active Directory, Windows Server, and Microsoft Entra ID to ensure seamless operations.<br>• Oversee virtualization environments, including ESX, and manage storage solutions like NetApp and SAN technologies.<br>• Implement backup solutions using tools like Rubrik to safeguard organizational data.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical guidance and resolve system-related issues.<br>• Monitor system performance and perform regular updates to maintain compliance with IT security standards.<br>• Plan and execute complex computer system tasks in alignment with company policies and procedures.<br>• Provide technical expertise and project management support for system implementations and upgrades.<br>• Ensure system availability and reliability by proactively identifying and addressing potential risks.<br>• Maintain documentation and create reports to track system configurations and performance metrics.<br>• Build and sustain positive relationships with coworkers and stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support core infrastructure operations for a client in San Antonio, Texas. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing server environments, virtualization platforms, and essential networked systems while helping maintain reliable day-to-day IT performance. The role calls for a technically capable, detail-oriented individual who can also explain system issues and solutions clearly to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily administration of server, storage, network, and software environments to keep systems secure, stable, and available.<br>• Install, configure, update, and maintain infrastructure components, including operating systems, hardware platforms, and supporting applications.<br>• Administer Active Directory services along with backup processes, storage resources, and related infrastructure technologies.<br>• Support and maintain monitoring and management utilities used to track system health, performance, and operational issues.<br>• Oversee virtualized environments across Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vCenter, including routine maintenance and support activities.<br>• Troubleshoot infrastructure problems and coordinate timely resolution to minimize downtime and service disruption.<br>• Communicate technical concepts, system status, and issue resolution steps in a clear manner to non-technical users and stakeholders.<br>• Contribute to automation and administrative efficiency through PowerShell scripting when appropriate.
We are looking for a Network Administrator to support and enhance enterprise connectivity in San Antonio, Texas. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can maintain reliable network operations, improve performance, and provide timely technical support to internal teams and external partners. The person in this role will work across LAN and WAN environments, ensuring network infrastructure is well configured, documented, and aligned with business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor network activity and evaluate system performance to identify issues and implement improvements that increase reliability and efficiency.<br>• Apply software updates, patching, and hardware adjustments to maintain stable operations and address infrastructure weaknesses.<br>• Configure and maintain LAN and WAN components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and related network devices.<br>• Create and keep accurate technical documentation for network configurations, topology, and support procedures.<br>• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance problems reported by employees, administrators, service providers, site contacts, and vendors.<br>• Provide day-to-day technical support for network-related incidents, service requests, and operational questions.<br>• Work with stakeholders and external partners to resolve escalated issues and ensure network services meet business expectations.<br>• Support deployment, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of Cisco-based network environments across multiple layers of infrastructure.
Additional Skills:<br><br>Deep hands-on expertise with dbt (Cloud or Core), including model development, testing, macros, packages, documentation, scheduling, and performance optimization.<br>Strong command of dbt project structure, materializations (including incremental models and snapshots), and integration with BI-owned metric certification and semantic layers.<br>Ability to evaluate when to leverage community dbt packages versus building custom solutions.<br>Expert-level SQL for complex analytical transformations and performance optimization.<br>Strong data modeling skills across dimensional (Kimball), Data Vault, and domain-oriented patterns, including temporal modeling, SCDs, and surrogate keys.<br>Proven judgment in balancing normalization vs. denormalization for performance, flexibility, and downstream analytics use cases.<br>Experience designing and implementing automated data quality testing and validation frameworks.<br>Familiarity with data quality tooling (e.g., Great Expectations) and core data quality dimensions across analytics workflows.<br>Familiarity with modern analytics stacks and how analytics engineering integrates with cloud data platforms, ingestion tools, dbt, and BI systems.<br>Working knowledge of DataOps practices such as version control, CI/CD, and automated testing.<br>Knowledge of K–12 education data domains and metrics, including enrollment, attendance, assessments, staffing, and multi-state reporting requirements.<br>Familiarity with education data privacy (FERPA), academic calendars, and operational rhythms.<br>Proven ability to lead technical teams, facilitate requirements and design discussions, and manage competing stakeholder priorities.<br>Strong communication and change management skills, translating technical capabilities into clear business value. <br> <br><br>Required experience:<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.<br>7+ years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, data analytics, or closely related technical roles.<br>3+ years of experience in technical leadership or people management, leading analytics, data, or BI teams.<br>Demonstrated hands-on experience with dbt (2+ years) building and maintaining production data models and transformations.<br>Strong data modeling expertise, with a proven track record designing dimensional models, analytics data marts, or business-facing data products.<br>Expert-level SQL skills, including complex analytical queries and performance optimization<br>Experience partnering with non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.<br> <br>Preferred Education and Experience:<br><br>Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related analytical field.<br>dbt Analytics Engineering certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise<br>Hands-on experience with Snowflake or comparable cloud data warehouse platforms.<br>Experience working with K–12 education data, student information systems, or education analytics.<br>Experience building data solutions for multi-state or geographically distributed organizations.<br>Exposure to data governance practices, including business glossaries and data quality frameworks<br>Familiarity with modern data stack tools (e.g., ingestion, orchestration, BI, and data quality platforms).<br>Experience leading analytics teams using Agile or iterative delivery methodologies.