Database Administrator, Senior

Decisive Point Consulting• US,

6d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

DPCG is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join a high-performance team supporting a customer’s data migration to the cloud and the ongoing support and maintenance of cloud databases. The role offers an opportunity to work within a database cloud ecosystem using current technologies. The successful candidate will work autonomously at scale and serve as a trusted advisor to the client. This is a 100% remote position with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Database Administrator installs, configures, and upgrades database management systems; creates and manages database objects; monitors and tunes database performance; and develops backup, recovery, security, and maintenance practices. The role also provides troubleshooting support, collaborates with application developers and IT staff, maintains technical documentation, and ensures database compliance with applicable standards and best practices. Candidates must be U.S. citizens who are able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. DPCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and developing qualified individuals based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to protected status under applicable law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and at least eight years of experience.
At least eight years of database administration experience, preferably with Oracle and SQL Server.
Proven experience managing and maintaining Oracle and SQL Server databases.
Experience with database design and architecture.
Experience in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security management.
Proficiency deploying, managing, and configuring SQL Server and Oracle databases.
Experience with database monitoring and maintenance tools.
Knowledge of automated backups, snapshots, scaling, and read replicas.
Strong knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server architecture, administration, management, and optimization.
Proficiency writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
Experience with Oracle and SQL Server backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Expertise in PL/SQL programming and Oracle database optimization.
Experience with query optimization and indexing strategies for SQL Server and Oracle.
Proficiency using performance monitoring tools to diagnose and resolve database performance issues.
Knowledge of backup and recovery techniques, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery strategies.
Experience implementing and managing automated backup solutions.
Understanding of database security best practices for SQL Server and Oracle.
Experience with user authentication, authorization, encryption, and data masking.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting complex database issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail to ensure data integrity and system stability.
Ability to collaborate effectively with application developers and system administrators.
Strong documentation skills for maintaining database configurations, processes, and procedures.
Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and deliver timely, quality results.
Commitment to staying current with database management and cloud services technologies and trends.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or AWS Certified Database – Specialty.
Edifecs certification.
Edifecs experience.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems.
Create and manage database objects, including tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
Monitor, assess, tune, and optimize database performance, including queries and indexes.
Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and availability.
Perform backups and recovery drills to verify that data can be restored after failures or disasters.
Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.
Manage user access and permissions to support data security and compliance.
Monitor database systems for performance, errors, and potential issues using monitoring tools.
Perform regular database maintenance, including patches and updates.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot database-related issues.
Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to resolve database problems.
Maintain documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes.
Create and update operational manuals and database management guidelines.
Ensure databases comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Stay informed about developments in database technologies and implement relevant improvements.