Database Administrator (DBA)

Overview

On Site
USD 1-1
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Database Administrator
DBA
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server DBA
Database Performance Tuning
Database Optimization
Query Optimization
Backup and Recovery
High Availability
Database Security
Data Integrity
PowerShell Scripting
Shell Scripting
ETL Automation
Windows Server
Linux
Unix
Database Configuration
Database Installation
IIS Configuration
Application Support
Data Integration
Data Architecture
Disaster Recovery Planning
Capacity Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Data Governance
Data Privacy
DevOps
CI/CD Pipelines
Database Migration
Database Upgrades
Database Consolidation
Network Management
Network Firewalls
Azure Database Administrator Associate
Microsoft SQL Certification
C# Programming
.NET Development
Power BI Services
PowerApps
Power Automate
24/7 Database Support
Technical Documentation
Collaboration Skills
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Metro Atlanta
Government IT Contract
Local Candidate Required
Production Support
Development Environment Support.

Job Details

Short Description

The Database Administrator is responsible for the design,\nimplementation, maintenance, and performance of critical database systems,\nensuring high availability and consistent performance across production and development\nenvironments.

Complete Description

*Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta*



This role requires a blend of hands-on technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership in guiding database best practices, architecture decisions, and optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).
  • Monitor database performance, tune queries and indexes, and manage storage to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and backup/recovery processes meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to database architecture, standards, and procedures.
  • Lead initiatives related to database migrations, upgrades, and consolidations.

Collaborate with developers, data analysts, system administrators, and other IT staff to support application development and data integration. Activities include environment setup and IIS settings for security and performance for applications.

  • Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., ETL, PowerShell, cron jobs).
  • Manage network demands and requests with provider to ensure Agency complies with State government regulatory standards.
  • Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery strategy development and testing.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and data privacy regulations.

Provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems as needed.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Key Competencies:

o Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

o Excellent written and verbal communication.

o Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

o Strong collaboration and leadership capabilities.

Technical Skills

  • DBMS: Proficiency with Microsoft SQL
  • Operating systems: Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments.
  • Scripting: Shell scripting, PowerShell, or similar for automation.
  • Backup/Recovery tools: Experience with native and third-party tools.
  • Performance tuning: Ability to optimize queries and server resources.
  • Security: Knowledge of access controls, encryption, auditing.

Preferred:

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.

Experience with .Net programming languages (C#) .

Experience with network Firewalls.

Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.

Required/Desired Skills


Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience
DBMS: Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Required 3 Years
Operating systems: Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments. Required 3 Years
Scripting: Shell scripting, PowerShell, or similar for automation. Required 3 Years
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server Desired 3 Years
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes. Desired 3 Years
Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate. Desired 3 Years
Experience with .Net programming languages (C#) . Desired 3 Years
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