Database Administrator

Job#: 2087300

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a Database Administrator. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to Mike Konjoian, Account Manager, at . **No third parties please**

Here are the details:

Position: Database Administrator

Location: 10 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 (2 days on-site/week)

Duration: End Date 6/30/26 with possibility of extension.

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

Job Summary

As a database administrator, you will report to the Manager of Database Administration and play a substantive role in implementing, managing, securing database technology and exploring methods to implement database tuning and performance optimization. The database administrator will assist with the development and contribute to policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of approximately 40+ mission-critical on-prem and cloud databases.

Along with technological expertise, this individual should have a customer service disposition. This individual should be comfortable in a fast-paced setting and be able to foster a congenial team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the monitoring of the database health and performance and troubleshoot issues and implement optimizations.to ensure high level of availability and database security.
• Assist with migration from older database versions to newer versions.
• Assist with database server infrastructure and software analysis and recommendations.
• Participate in projects associated with the enhancement, upgrade/patching, or implementation of new or existing technology solutions.
• Support database maintenance, and disaster recovery processes.
• Assist with database setup, configuration, and upgrades.
• Ensure databases are backed up appropriately and can be restored if necessary
• Maintain database access security and database integrity
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in database administration and apply innovative approaches to solve database administration challenges.
• Perform final review and approve the scheduled database tasks including Jobs, Alerts, Emails, and Notifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Enterprise IT applications, Infrastructure and Information Security teams to identify opportunities and ensure the robustness and security of database administration implementations.

The primary work location for this role will be at?10 Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) or in a similar database management role
• Work experience with relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server, AWS Aurora, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
• Work experience working in Linux, Windows environments and with AWS database technologies.
• Work experience with database design, schema development, and optimization techniques
• Work experience with database backup and recovery techniques, including high availability configurations
• Work experience with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting techniques
• Knowledge of database security practices, including user roles, access controls, and encryption
• Experience with cloud-based database environments such as AWS RDS and/or EC2
• Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) and GitHub version control.
• Development of clean, readable, and easy to support Python code.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer-focused orientation with proficiency in iterative development practices.
• Self-starter and comfortable working autonomously.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) or in a similar database management role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field.
• Work experience with cloud data warehouse systems such as AWS Redshift, or Snowflake.
• Work experience in Python, R, Java, C++.
• Certifications in database technologies such as Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator, or Oracle DBA
• Knowledge in designing Data Governance solutions with Informatica Data Quality, Data Lineage, and Data Catalogs

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.