Database Administrator II

TEKsystems•Mount Arlington, NJ

1d•$55 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Database Administrator II to support and maintain critical database environments across both on-prem and cloud platforms. This is a hands-on role focused on Oracle and PostgreSQL, working closely with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability. This team is also leaning into AI-driven productivity tools (enterprise ChatGPT, Perplexity, Cloud Code), so any exposure or interest in leveraging AI in daily workflows is a plus.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience administering Oracle and/or PostgreSQL
Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with tools like RMAN, SQL Developer, pgAdmin
Working in Unix/Linux environments
Experience with backup/recovery processes and database security controls

Nice To Haves

Oracle Multitenant and PostgreSQL replication
Cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure, OCI)
Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and Git
Exposure to compliance/audit requirements in data environments
Interest or hands-on exposure to AI tools for productivity

Responsibilities

Provision and configure Oracle and PostgreSQL databases across dev, test, and production
Manage backups, recovery (RMAN), patching, and access controls
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform SQL/instance-level tuning
Partner with engineering teams on schema changes and performance optimization
Support HA/DR strategies (including replication and Data Guard)
Assist with capacity planning and environment health checks
Begin automating routine DBA tasks through scripting and orchestration tools