Database Administrator

CGI•Lafayette, LA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Database Administrator is responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing database environments in support of enterprise applications and data services. This role applies knowledge of database platforms, performance tuning, disaster recovery, capacity planning, and security management to ensure database availability, reliability, and operational efficiency. The Database Administrator supports routine and non routine database operations while contributing to continuous improvement of database services. This position is located in our Lafayette, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience if permitted by contract
Experience in database administration, systems engineering, infrastructure support, or a related technical field
Experience with one or more enterprise database platforms
Knowledge of database performance tuning, backup and recovery, capacity planning, and security management
Familiarity with disaster recovery concepts and database availability practices
Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Analytical Thinking
Detail-oriented
Technical Analysis
Technical communication
Leadership

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain database instances across approved database platforms
Implement and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and resource utilization
Perform capacity planning and recommend improvements to support future growth
Administer database security, user access, and permission controls
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues affecting application or system performance
Support database patching, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance activities
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to support database operations