Database Administrator

TEKsystems; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is looking for an experienced Database Administrator in Honolulu, HI, with expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. In this contract position, the DBA will manage multi-platform environments, ensuring security and compliance while optimizing performance. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan options, and paid time off. This fully remote role invites applicants with intermediate experience to help drive successful database operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Intermediate level experience with database management.
• Expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud platforms.
• Ability to design and execute secure data migrations.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage multi-platform database environments.
• Enforce security and compliance standards.
• Implement backup strategies and disaster recovery testing.
• Develop automation scripts for monitoring tasks.
• Optimize database schemas for efficiency.

Skills

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Cloud database platforms

Python

Shell

PL/SQL

Ansible

Performance tuning

Job description

We are seeking an experienced high‑level Database Administrator with expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud database platforms. The DBA will collaborate with project managers and development teams to plan, maintain, and support database environments across multiple platforms and cloud providers.

Key Responsibilities

Support and manage database environments on multi‑platforms and cloud. Key tasks include:

• Multi‑platform database management, cloud administration, performance tuning, and automation.
• Ensuring security and compliance.

Additional Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Maintain Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases across all environments (Dev, Test, Prod).
• Provision, monitor, and manage database instances across OCI, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Design and execute secure data migrations from on‑premises to cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot bottlenecks, tune SQL queries, indexes, and schemas for maximum efficiency.
• Implement backup strategies, high‑availability solutions, and conduct regular disaster recovery testing.
• Enforce access controls and encryption to meet NIST, GDPR, and HIPAA standards.
• Perform routine installations, upgrades, patching, and capacity planning to support future growth.
• Develop scripts using Python, Shell, PL/SQL, or Ansible to automate monitoring and administrative tasks.
• Build, review, and optimize database schemas to ensure data integrity and alignment with applications.
• Maintain clear technical procedures and provide database health updates to stakeholders.
• Execute additional technical duties and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Job Type & Location

Contract position based out of Honolulu, HI. Fully remote.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

About TEKsystems

TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company and a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers and partner with leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia to drive change and deliver positive outcomes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.