HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies

Database administrator

Hybrid in Raleigh, NC, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
12 Months
Hybrid
$50 - $55/hr
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Skills

  • DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
  • DBA
  • SQL
  • ORACLE
  • SQL SERVER
  • MYSQL
  • POSTGRESQL
  • CLOUD DATABASE
  • AZURE SQL
  • AWS RDS
  • CLOUD SQL
  • PERFORMANCE TUNING
  • QUERY OPTIMIZATION
  • CAPACITY PLANNING
  • DATABASE SECURITY
  • BACKUP/RECOVERY
  • DATABASE DESIGN
  • SCHEMA CREATION
  • TESTING
  • COMPLIANCE
  • HEALTHCARE
  • FINANCE
  • GOVERNMENT
  • PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
  • APIS
  • DATA GOVERNANCE
  • DATA INTEGRITY
  • DATA BACKUP
  • DISASTER RECOVERY

Summary

HonorVet Technologies is a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.

Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: Raleigh, NC, 27607
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:
We are 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).
If you are interested, feel free to reach out to me directly at
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  • Dice Id: 90941473
  • Position Id: 26-30755
  • Posted 2 hours ago
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