Overview
On Site
USD 40.00 - 45.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Skills
Database Administration
Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
High Availability
Application Service Management
Oracle ASM
Disaster Recovery
RPO
Capacity Management
Oracle Enterprise Manager
IaaS
Amazon Web Services
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
Amazon EC2
Terraform
ARM
Provisioning
Workflow
Continuous Delivery
Jenkins
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Database Security
Access Control
Encryption
TDE
Auditing
Vulnerability Scanning
Regulatory Compliance
System On A Chip
HIPAA
Leadership
Collaboration
Data Migration
Performance Tuning
Management
SQL
Oracle
Backup
Recovery
Replication
RAC
Oracle Data Guard
Linux Administration
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
CentOS
Ubuntu
File Systems
Database
Scripting
Bash
Python
Perl
Windows PowerShell
Communication
Presentations
Team Leadership
Mentorship
Process Improvement
Privacy
Marketing
Job Details
Location: Ridgefield Park, NJ
Salary: $40.00 USD Hourly - $45.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Database Administrator
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Operations
Architect, deploy, and maintain mission-critical SQL Server and Oracle databases
Lead PostgreSQL administration efforts: installation, patching, replication, and performance tuning
Implement and manage high-availability (RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Always On) and disaster recovery solutions
Disaster recovery planning and execution (DR drills, RTO/RPO analysis)
Performance & Capacity Management
Monitor and optimize query performance; conduct regular health checks and capacity planning
Develop proactive alerting and self-healing mechanisms using monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Oracle Enterprise Manager, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
Design and operate database deployments in AWS or Azure (RDS/Aurora, EC2, EKS/AKS)
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) for repeatable, compliant provisioning
Scripting & Tooling
Automate routine tasks and deployments using Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Integrate database workflows into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Security & Compliance
Enforce database security best practices: access controls, encryption (TDE), auditing, and vulnerability scanning
Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to meet SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA requirements
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor junior DBAs and establish operational standards and runbooks
Communicate database health, project status, and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional teams on schema design, data migration, and performance tuning initiatives
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
Experience: 6+ years managing enterprise-scale database environments
Core Technologies:
SQL & Oracle: Expert-level administration, backup/restore, replication, RAC, Data Guard
Linux Administration: RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu, filesystem tuning, kernel parameters
Highly Available Systems: Proven track record with high-performance, 247 database clusters
Scripting: Proficiency in Bash and one higher-level language (Python, Perl, or PowerShell)
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; comfortable presenting to executives
Team Leadership: Experience mentoring DBAs and driving process improvements
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
Salary: $40.00 USD Hourly - $45.00 USD Hourly
Description: Our client is currently seeking a Database Administrator
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Operations
Architect, deploy, and maintain mission-critical SQL Server and Oracle databases
Lead PostgreSQL administration efforts: installation, patching, replication, and performance tuning
Implement and manage high-availability (RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Always On) and disaster recovery solutions
Disaster recovery planning and execution (DR drills, RTO/RPO analysis)
Performance & Capacity Management
Monitor and optimize query performance; conduct regular health checks and capacity planning
Develop proactive alerting and self-healing mechanisms using monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Oracle Enterprise Manager, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
Design and operate database deployments in AWS or Azure (RDS/Aurora, EC2, EKS/AKS)
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) for repeatable, compliant provisioning
Scripting & Tooling
Automate routine tasks and deployments using Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Integrate database workflows into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Security & Compliance
Enforce database security best practices: access controls, encryption (TDE), auditing, and vulnerability scanning
Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to meet SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA requirements
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor junior DBAs and establish operational standards and runbooks
Communicate database health, project status, and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional teams on schema design, data migration, and performance tuning initiatives
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
Experience: 6+ years managing enterprise-scale database environments
Core Technologies:
SQL & Oracle: Expert-level administration, backup/restore, replication, RAC, Data Guard
Linux Administration: RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu, filesystem tuning, kernel parameters
Highly Available Systems: Proven track record with high-performance, 247 database clusters
Scripting: Proficiency in Bash and one higher-level language (Python, Perl, or PowerShell)
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; comfortable presenting to executives
Team Leadership: Experience mentoring DBAs and driving process improvements
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
Contact:
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!
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