Database Administrator (Oracle / SQL Server / PostgreSQL)
Job Description
The OperAxis team is hiring a Database Administrator for a state government organization. This is a 13-month hybrid contract in Raleigh, NC, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role needs regular onsite presence, so only candidates near Raleigh will be considered. You'll install, configure, maintain and secure database systems across production, test and development environments, keeping data highly available, fast, accurate and secure. Requirements - 10+ years of combined experience with database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL - At least 2 years of state government experience - 7+ years with SQL, database architecture, backup and recovery, and security best practices - 7+ years of performance tuning, query optimization and capacity planning - 7+ years with modern database technologies and migrating and modernizing database systems - 5+ years with programming languages, APIs and database design principles - 3+ years with cloud databases such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS or Cloud SQL - 5+ years in Agile/Scrum environments - Strong communication and collaboration skills with developers, business analysts and stakeholders - Located near Raleigh, NC for hybrid onsite work Responsibilities - Install, configure, upgrade and maintain database servers and application tools - Set storage requirements and modify database structures as needed - Monitor performance, find bottlenecks, and tune SQL queries, indexes and database parameters - Set up security measures and authentication controls, manage user permissions, and audit activity - Ensure compliance with regulatory and data governance requirements - Design and run backup and disaster recovery strategies and support recovery operations - Support database design, schema creation and testing - Implement event triggers, stored procedures and performance alerts - Consult with developers and stakeholders on optimal database use