Database administrator

Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
6 Months
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
  • DBA
  • DATABASE MANAGEMENT
  • SQL
  • T-SQL
  • PL/SQL
  • ORACLE
  • SQL SERVER
  • MYSQL
  • POSTGRESQL
  • CLOUD DATABASE
  • AZURE SQL
  • AWS RDS
  • CLOUD SQL
  • PERFORMANCE TUNING
  • QUERY OPTIMIZATION
  • CAPACITY PLANNING

Summary

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).

Agency Interview Type

Either Webcam Interview or In Person

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

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  • Dice Id: 91138017
  • Position Id: 26-01319
  • Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About OP Consulting Group LLC

OP Consulting Group was formed by an IT Consultant who was frustrated with the current practices in the staffing industry. With a determination to bring change in the staffing practices, we came up with some bold business practices. We also offer complimenting services of Training and Consulting.

We are not just a middleman but are your partner to help turn your goals into reality. We do not see a job opportunity as a single transaction but the beginning of a long-term relationship.

OP Consulting Group’s promises to you are:
• Upfront and transparent pay rate
• We keep low margins
• Frequent and proactive communication of submission status
• We only work with direct clients or prime vendors
• On-time payment

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