Idexcel s client is looking for a Database Administrator to join their team on a Contract basis
Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: Ridgefield Park, NJ (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Job Summary:
We re seeking an experienced Senior Database Systems Manager to lead the administration, optimization, and expansion of our relational database environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL and Oracle, a strong background in Linux and scripting, and hands-on experience building and operating highly available, high-performance database clusters both on-premises and in the public cloud.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Operations
Architect, deploy, and maintain mission-critical SQL Server and Oracle databases
Lead PostgreSQL administration efforts: installation, patching, replication, and performance tuning
Implement and manage high-availability (RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Always On) and disaster recovery solutions
Disaster recovery planning and execution (DR drills, RTO/RPO analysis)
Performance & Capacity Management
Monitor and optimize query performance; conduct regular health checks and capacity planning
Develop proactive alerting and self-healing mechanisms using monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Oracle Enterprise Manager, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
Design and operate database deployments in AWS or Azure (RDS/Aurora, EC2, EKS/AKS)
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) for repeatable, compliant provisioning
Scripting & Tooling
Automate routine tasks and deployments using Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Integrate database workflows into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Security & Compliance
Enforce database security best practices: access controls, encryption (TDE), auditing, and vulnerability scanning
Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to meet SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA requirements
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor junior DBAs and establish operational standards and runbooks
Communicate database health, project status, and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional teams on schema design, data migration, and performance tuning initiatives
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
Experience: 6+ years managing enterprise-scale database environments
Core Technologies:
SQL & Oracle: Expert-level administration, backup/restore, replication, RAC, Data Guard
Linux Administration: RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu, filesystem tuning, kernel parameters
Highly Available Systems: Proven track record with high-performance, 247 database clusters
Scripting: Proficiency in Bash and one higher-level language (Python, Perl, or PowerShell)
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; comfortable presenting to executives
Team Leadership: Experience mentoring DBAs and driving process improvements
Preferred Qualifications (Good to have)
PostgreSQL: Hands-on administration (logical/physical replication, partitioning, extensions)
Public Cloud: Operational experience with AWS RDS/Aurora or Azure SQL/VM deployments
Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager
CI/CD & DevOps: Database change management with Flyway, Liquibase, or similar tools
Monitoring & Observability: Promethe Grafana, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Cloud-native monitoring
Additional Desirable Skills
Performance schema and in-depth query optimization (e.g., Oracle AWR, SQL Server DMVs)
Experience with NoSQL or NewSQL platforms (MongoDB, Cassandra, CockroachDB)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for database workloads
Data modeling and ETL processes (SSIS, AWS Glue, Apache Airflow)
About IDEXCEL, INC
Idexcel is a global staffing and IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives.
Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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