Description
We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join a Long-term Contract assignment in Houston, Texas. This position will guide database strategy, strengthen operational standards, and provide hands-on mentorship to internal technical staff. The role is well suited for a highly capable individual who can combine architectural insight with practical administration across multiple database platforms.
Responsibilities:
Mentor internal database and development team members on administration practices, troubleshooting methods, and sustainable support processes.
Provide architectural guidance for database environments and recommend scalable standards that improve reliability, security, and maintainability.
Partner with the in-house administrator to build technical capability through coaching, knowledge transfer, and documented operating procedures.
Oversee performance analysis and tuning efforts across database platforms to improve efficiency, availability, and query response times.
Support the management of Actian Zen and Microsoft SQL Server environments, including integration points and data movement processes.
Contribute expertise to data warehouse, governance, and broader data platform initiatives as they evolve.
Review existing database operations and establish best practices for backup, recovery, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.
Advise stakeholders on database design decisions, platform usage, and approaches that align with long-term business needs.
Requirements
Strong senior-level database administration experience across enterprise environments.
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, including administration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Experience working with Azure SQL Database in production settings.
Working knowledge of MySQL and Microsoft SQL technologies.
Proven ability to perform performance tuning and resolve complex database issues.
Background in mentoring technical staff and delivering structured knowledge transfer.
Ability to define operational standards, documentation, and best practices for database management.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 04340-0013495000
- Posted 6 hours ago
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