Database Administrator

Experis (Austria); Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health savings account

Health flexible spending account

Dependent care FSA

Supplemental life insurance

Disability insurance

Business travel insurance

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup’s client is seeking a Database Administrator in Hoboken, NJ to support production database platforms and application teams. You will help monitor, tune, back up, and recover SQL Server and Oracle databases, participate in DR testing, and assist L2 production support across internal and vendor applications.

The role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills in English, and the ability to work independently in a decentralized environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years DBA experience on Windows for Microsoft SQL Server, with Oracle experience, and working knowledge across Windows, UNIX, and Linux.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL, Transact SQL, and PL/SQL, including the ability to design and write stored procedures.
• Experience with database access controls, auditing, monitoring, and operational best practices, including change management adherence.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell or other scripting languages) and version control systems; replication services experience (SQL Always-On, Doubletake, AWS DRS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily processing, research exceptions, and respond to requests to keep production database services running smoothly.
• Monitor database performance and perform tuning to improve stability and responsiveness.
• Establish and monitor backup, recovery, and replication processes for availability and continuity.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing with the Business Continuity Team and support readiness for recovery scenarios.
• Support L2 production support activities for internal and vendor applications, including real-time issue correction and clear communication to clients and management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PowerShell

SQL Always-On

AWS DRS

Job description

Our client, Financial Services is seeking a Database Administrator to join their team. As a Database Administrator, you will be part of the IT Production Support area supporting production database platforms and application teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem analysis and resolution skills, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and the ability to work independently in a decentralized environment without relying on direct authority, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Hoboken, NJ

Pay Range: $100000 - $122000

What's the Job?

• Monitor daily processing, research exceptions, and respond to request items to keep production database services running smoothly.
• Monitor database performance and perform database tuning to improve stability, responsiveness, and overall system health.
• Establish and monitor database backup, recovery, and replication processes to support availability and continuity.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing with the Business Continuity Team and support readiness for recovery scenarios.
• Support L2 production support activities for internal and vendor applications, including real-time issue correction and clear communication to clients and management.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of DBA experience on Windows for Microsoft SQL Server, with Oracle experience, and working knowledge across Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL, Transact SQL, and PL/SQL, including the ability to design and write stored procedures.
• Experience with database access controls, auditing, monitoring, and operational best practices, including change management adherence.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell or other scripting languages) and version control systems; replication services experience (SQL Always-On, Doubletake, AWS DRS) is a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to support mission-critical database platforms including MS SQL Server 2019/2022 and Oracle 19c.
• Hands‑on role in performance tuning, monitoring, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery testing.
• Involvement in secure data handling, including data masking of production data for lower development and test environments.
• Collaboration with the L2 production support team and cross‑functional partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
• On‑the‑job training focused on establishing high‑quality, accurate work and continuous improvement.

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.