Database Administrator

🚨 WE ARE HIRING – Database Administrator (DBA)

📍 Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and optimizing database systems. The role ensures high availability, performance, integrity, and security of data across production, test, and development environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers and application tools.
• Manage database storage requirements and modify database structures.
• Perform database maintenance, debugging, patching, performance tuning, and reporting.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, and database parameters.
• Implement cybersecurity measures, authentication controls, and database security policies.
• Manage user permissions, privileges, and audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data governance policies.
• Design and implement database backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure backup data integrity and support recovery operations.
• Support database design, schema creation, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure optimal database usage.
• Implement event triggers, stored procedures, and performance alerts.
• Monitor transaction volumes, concurrency, and response times.
• Perform database housekeeping, indexing, and data cleanup.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• 7+ years of strong SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.
• 7+ years of experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• 7+ years of experience with modern database technologies, database migration, and modernization strategies.
• 5+ years of experience with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 7+ years of strong communication and collaboration skills, working with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• 2+ years of State Government experience.

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