Job Description
W2 Contract : Database Administrator
Type : W2 Contract
Duration : 6 +Months
Location : Raleigh NC
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.