AWS Cloud DBA (Onsite Interviews - Hybrid)

Hybrid in Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract Independent
11 Months
50% Travel Required
Hybrid
$55 - $60/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Oracle
  • SQL
  • Postgresql
  • Install
  • Optimize
  • Configure
  • AWS
  • S3
  • RDS

Summary

Client: State of NC
Job Title: NC DHHS Database administrator
Job ID: 815564
Start date: 12/01/2026
End Date:  11/30/2027
Location: DHHS HQ Building - 1910 Human Services Lane, Raleigh 27607.
Interview: Either Webcam Interview or In Person
Hybrid

Description

  • 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).

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount of Experience

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

Required

7 Years

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

Required

7 Years

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

Required

7 Years

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

Required

7 Years

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

Required

5 Years

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

Required

3 Years

Experience with Agile/Scrum Framework environments.

Required

5 Years

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

Required

7 Years

State Government experience.

Nice to have

2 Years

 


“Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)”

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  • Dice Id: 91081631
  • Position Id: 8465-22658-1794512071
  • Posted 2 hours ago
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