Database Administrator

Hybrid in Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
12 Months
No Travel Required
Hybrid
$65 - $70/yr
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Skills

  • SQL
  • Oracle
  • MySQL
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • Database Administration
  • Performance Tuning
  • Query Optimization
  • SQL Azure
  • Azure SQL
  • AWS RDS
  • Cloud SQL
  • AWS
  • Database Security
  • Backup
  • Recovery
  • State Government

Summary

Database Administrator

NC 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.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers and application tools.
  • Establish system storage requirements and modify database structures as needed.
  • Perform regular maintenance, including debugging, patching, performance tuning, and reporting.
  • Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
  • Tune SQL queries, indexing strategies, 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.

Requirements

<>Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.
  • Experience with cloud database technologies, including Azure SQL, AWS RDS, and 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 such as healthcare, finance, and government.
<>Preferred Skills
  • State Government experience- 2 Years

 

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  • Dice Id: 90900558
  • Position Id: 815564
  • Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About Excelraise LLC

Excelraise is a leader in consulting and technology. We help enterprises transform and thrive in a changing world through strategic consulting and operational leadership. At Excelraise, we outperform the competition and stay ahead of the innovation curve.

We at Excelraise understand your workforce concerns and provide you with specialized, qualified and experienced technical professionals as and when your need arises. Instead of your spending time, effort and money on recruiting employees or training old team members on the immediate needs of the projects, our services help you to focus on your business objectives.

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