Database Administrator
DataStaff, Inc is seeking a Database Administrator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC
* This role is hybrid
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing database systems. This role ensures high availability, performance, integrity, and security of data across production, test, and development environments. The Database Administrator will support database operations, optimization, security, backup, recovery, and collaboration with developers and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers and application tools.
- Establish system storage requirements and modify database structures as needed.
- Perform regular maintenance, debugging, patching, performance tuning, and reporting.
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
- Tune SQL queries, indexing strategy, and database parameters to improve efficiency.
- Set up cybersecurity measures and authentication controls, and enforce security policies.
- Manage user permissions, privileges, and audit activities to protect sensitive data.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational data governance requirements.
- Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure availability and integrity of backed-up data and support recovery operations.
- Support database design, schema creation, and testing activities.
- Consult with developers and stakeholders to ensure optimal database usage.
- Implement event triggers, stored procedures, and performance alerts.
- Monitor transaction volumes, concurrency, response times, and other performance indicators.
- Perform housekeeping tasks such as tuning, indexing, and data cleanup.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of compliance-heavy environments (healthcare, finance, government).
Required Skills:
- 7 Years - Hands-on experience with database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- 7 Years - Strong knowledge of SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.
- 7 Years - Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
- 7 Years - Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems
- 5 Years - Familiarity with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
- 3 Years - Experience with cloud database technologies (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Cloud SQL).
- 5 Years - Experience with Agile/Scrum Framework environments.
- 7 Years - Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
Desired Skills:
- 2 Years - State Government experience
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.