Sound Physicians, Inc.
Database Administrator (DBA) - Contract
Sound Physicians, Inc., Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Pay or shift range: $70 USD to $80 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description About Sound
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape — with patients at the center of the universe.
About the Role
The Data Architect is responsible for management oversight, provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of cloud services, on premises database environments, budgeting and planning of IT Operations. This individual will lead technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the technology services organization. This individual ensures that cloud tenants, system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, policies, and procedures.
This individual is accountable for the following systems: Azure/365 Tenant Management, Server Environments for On-Premises Hosted Data Centers, Virtualization Systems, Storage systems, Software Development Schematics, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Maintenance and Capital Budget planning and projects as assigned by the Technology Services Director.
The Details
This contract Database Administrator (DBA) position is expected to span an initial six-month term, with the potential for extension based on ongoing project demand. The DBA will provide critical support for several strategic, high-priority initiatives planned for 2026, with primary emphasis on ACO Analytics and Data & Analytics (D&A) initiatives, including the Snowflake migration. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Database Administration
Design, implement, and maintain database systems to ensure high performance, security, and availability.
Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
Perform regular database backups and recovery procedures.
Optimize and tune database queries for efficiency after being released to production.
Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database schemas.
Ensure data integrity and security by implementing appropriate measures.
Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and policies.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues and provide support to end-users.
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA.
Proficiency in database management systems including related tools (e.g., SQL Server, data lakes, document stores, event hubs).
Strong knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuning.
Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances and related software.
Monitor and optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning.
Implement and manage database security measures, including user roles and permissions.
Perform regular backups and ensure reliable recovery processes.
Apply patches and updates to SQL Server to maintain security and performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies.
Provision and configure Azure SQL databases to meet application requirements.
Monitor and optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning.
Implement security measures, including firewall rules, encryption, and access controls.
Manage automated backups and configure point-in-time restore options.
Scale databases up or down based on performance and storage needs.
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery using geo-replication and failover groups.
Optimize cost by managing resource utilization and selecting appropriate pricing tiers.
Integrate with other Azure services for enhanced functionality and analytics.
Must have peripheral and adjacent knowledge of:
Power BI
ADF
Databricks
Snowflake
Event processing technologies
Github
Values
Analytical mindset:
Ability to interpret and communicate complex compensation data effectively.
Proactive problem-solving:
Demonstrates ownership of work, identifies opportunities for improvement, and drives solutions.
Strong collaboration:
Works well across Finance, HR, and Clinical Operations to build consensus on compensation strategies.
Growth-oriented:
Keeps up with industry trends and continuously seeks ways to enhance compensation strategies.
Detail-Oriented:
Delivers consistent and accurate work, particularly when handling sensitive employee data and documentation.
Responsiveness:
Prioritizes timely communication and follow-up; understands the urgency behind employee requests.
Solution-Seeking:
Uses sound judgment to address issues independently when possible, escalating only when necessary.
Continuous Improvement:
Embraces change and new technology; seeks ways to automate, simplify, and optimize workflows through tools, systems, and AI
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(Looking for individuals with SME experience with at least 2 or more technologies listed below)
Azure including Azure SQL Platform as a Service, Azure Virtual Networking, Identity and Access Management, API, containerization and web application services
Functional knowledge of DNS and Networking
Functional knowledge of on-premises hosting of three tier architecture and virtualization
Experience supporting a 1000+ user environment across multiple locations
Complexity/Problem Solving
Position owns a variety of production services and provides direction to others. The question/issues are typically clear and requires determination of which answer (from a few choices) is the best.
Communications/Interpersonal Contacts
Must maintain positive attitude when working with IT team, other colleagues, and customers.
Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues.
Education and Experience
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum: 7 years - combination of system administration and data architecture experience
Salary Range
$70 - $80 per hour. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience and geographic location
Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description About Sound
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape — with patients at the center of the universe.
About the Role
The Data Architect is responsible for management oversight, provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of cloud services, on premises database environments, budgeting and planning of IT Operations. This individual will lead technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the technology services organization. This individual ensures that cloud tenants, system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, policies, and procedures.
This individual is accountable for the following systems: Azure/365 Tenant Management, Server Environments for On-Premises Hosted Data Centers, Virtualization Systems, Storage systems, Software Development Schematics, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Maintenance and Capital Budget planning and projects as assigned by the Technology Services Director.
The Details
This contract Database Administrator (DBA) position is expected to span an initial six-month term, with the potential for extension based on ongoing project demand. The DBA will provide critical support for several strategic, high-priority initiatives planned for 2026, with primary emphasis on ACO Analytics and Data & Analytics (D&A) initiatives, including the Snowflake migration. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Database Administration
Design, implement, and maintain database systems to ensure high performance, security, and availability.
Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
Perform regular database backups and recovery procedures.
Optimize and tune database queries for efficiency after being released to production.
Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database schemas.
Ensure data integrity and security by implementing appropriate measures.
Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and policies.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues and provide support to end-users.
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA.
Proficiency in database management systems including related tools (e.g., SQL Server, data lakes, document stores, event hubs).
Strong knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuning.
Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances and related software.
Monitor and optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning.
Implement and manage database security measures, including user roles and permissions.
Perform regular backups and ensure reliable recovery processes.
Apply patches and updates to SQL Server to maintain security and performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies.
Provision and configure Azure SQL databases to meet application requirements.
Monitor and optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning.
Implement security measures, including firewall rules, encryption, and access controls.
Manage automated backups and configure point-in-time restore options.
Scale databases up or down based on performance and storage needs.
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery using geo-replication and failover groups.
Optimize cost by managing resource utilization and selecting appropriate pricing tiers.
Integrate with other Azure services for enhanced functionality and analytics.
Must have peripheral and adjacent knowledge of:
Power BI
ADF
Databricks
Snowflake
Event processing technologies
Github
Values
Analytical mindset:
Ability to interpret and communicate complex compensation data effectively.
Proactive problem-solving:
Demonstrates ownership of work, identifies opportunities for improvement, and drives solutions.
Strong collaboration:
Works well across Finance, HR, and Clinical Operations to build consensus on compensation strategies.
Growth-oriented:
Keeps up with industry trends and continuously seeks ways to enhance compensation strategies.
Detail-Oriented:
Delivers consistent and accurate work, particularly when handling sensitive employee data and documentation.
Responsiveness:
Prioritizes timely communication and follow-up; understands the urgency behind employee requests.
Solution-Seeking:
Uses sound judgment to address issues independently when possible, escalating only when necessary.
Continuous Improvement:
Embraces change and new technology; seeks ways to automate, simplify, and optimize workflows through tools, systems, and AI
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(Looking for individuals with SME experience with at least 2 or more technologies listed below)
Azure including Azure SQL Platform as a Service, Azure Virtual Networking, Identity and Access Management, API, containerization and web application services
Functional knowledge of DNS and Networking
Functional knowledge of on-premises hosting of three tier architecture and virtualization
Experience supporting a 1000+ user environment across multiple locations
Complexity/Problem Solving
Position owns a variety of production services and provides direction to others. The question/issues are typically clear and requires determination of which answer (from a few choices) is the best.
Communications/Interpersonal Contacts
Must maintain positive attitude when working with IT team, other colleagues, and customers.
Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues.
Education and Experience
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum: 7 years - combination of system administration and data architecture experience
Salary Range
$70 - $80 per hour. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience and geographic location
Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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