Senior Database Administrator (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) with State Govt exp - HYBRID

Hybrid in Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
Contract Corp To Corp
12 Months
50% Travel Required
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Agile
  • MySQL
  • Health Care
  • PL/SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL Azure
  • Scrum
  • AWS
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server

Summary

Job Description:

***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted

DHHS is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing an organization’s database systems. This 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.
  • Establish system storage requirements and modify database structures as needed.
  • Perform regular maintenance (debugging, patching, performance tuning, 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, 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.

 Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.
  • Experience with cloud database technologies (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Cloud SQL).
  • Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
  • Familiarity with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking with attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of compliance-heavy environments (healthcare, finance, government).

Required Skills:

Hands-on experience with database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

Strong knowledge of SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.

Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.

Knowledge of modern database technologies and strategies for migrating and modernizing database systems

Familiarity with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.

Experience with cloud database technologies (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Cloud SQL).

Experience with Agile/Scrum Framework environments.

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

 Desired Skills:

State Government experience

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  • Dice Id: 10121151
  • Position Id: NCDHHS-SDBA1118
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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Emily Koel

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