<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator for a company in the Madison area. This role will manage and support enterprise database environments with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server. This role is responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and reliability for critical business applications. The position requires a high level of independence, strong troubleshooting ability, and collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is a Direct/Permanent Hire role that requires a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite) in Madison, WI.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure performance, reliability, and availability</li><li>Perform routine database maintenance including backups, restores, patching, upgrades, and health checks</li><li>Diagnose and resolve database performance issues, availability problems, and data integrity concerns</li><li>Design and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions, including regular testing</li><li>Implement and maintain database security and access controls</li><li>Partner with application developers and infrastructure teams to support database-dependent systems</li><li>Support database platform upgrades, modernization efforts, and lifecycle management</li><li>Contribute to operational reporting related to backups, availability, and system health</li><li>Participate in on-call support for production database systems</li><li>Document database standards, procedures, and configurations </li><li>Provide secondary support for Oracle database environments</li></ul><p><br></p>