Database Administrator

Sirius Staffing; Lutz (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to join a hybrid team supporting an enterprise-wide database environment in Brandon/Lutz, FL. You will work with five full-time DBAs and contractors to deploy new databases and modernize existing systems.

The role emphasizes high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and collaboration with developers and business users. 6-month contract with potential extension up to 18+ months, with initial onsite training.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years of Database Administration experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise database architectures.
• Hands-on experience with High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Backup/Recovery, and Replication technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with developers, project teams, and business users.
• Proven ability to document technical solutions and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
• Lead database deployments as part of modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Participate in the implementation of vendor software solutions, including GIS-related systems.
• Design and recommend database architectures that meet business requirements and align with IT standards and procedures.
• Create and maintain database reference architectures for technical and business review.
• Build new database systems and enhance existing environments.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and scalability.
• Support High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Replication strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams, business stakeholders, integrators, developers, and end users.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation and communicate changes effectively to the database team.
• Mentor junior DBA team members and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in operational support activities and on-call rotations as required.

Skills

DBA

SQL Server

Oracle DB

HA/DR

Performance tuning

Documentation

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

GIS software

PowerShell

Job description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Database Administrator in Brandon, FL / Lutz, FL.

Database Administrator (SQL Server / Oracle) - Hybrid

Location: Brandon, FL / Lutz, FL

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Extension Potential up to 18 Months+)

Schedule: 40 Hours per Week (Flexible)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. After an initial 4-week fully onsite training period, this position will transition to a hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite per week and additional onsite presence as needed. The selected candidate will split time between Lutz, FL and Brandon, FL.

Interview Process

60-minute Microsoft Teams video interview followed by an onsite, in-person interview.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join a team supporting an enterprise-wide database environment. The DBA will work alongside a team of five full-time DBAs and multiple contract resources, supporting both operational activities and strategic database modernization initiatives. This role will serve as the primary DBA on new database deployments and will participate in enterprise projects focused on database performance, scalability, architecture, and modernization. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure teams, developers, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to deliver robust database solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
• Lead database deployments as part of modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Participate in the implementation of vendor software solutions, including GIS-related systems.
• Design and recommend database architectures that meet business requirements and align with IT standards and procedures.
• Create and maintain database reference architectures for technical and business review.
• Build new database systems and enhance existing environments.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and scalability.
• Support High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Replication strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams, business stakeholders, integrators, developers, and end users.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation and communicate changes effectively to the database team.
• Mentor junior DBA team members and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in operational support activities and on-call rotations as required.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years of Database Administration experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise database architectures.
• Hands-on experience with High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Backup/Recovery, and Replication technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working directly with developers, project teams, and business users.
• Proven ability to document technical solutions and operational procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS.
• PowerShell scripting experience.
• Experience supporting GIS (Geographic Information Systems) applications.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Additional Information

• Flexible work schedule within a standard 40-hour workweek.
• Overtime may be available but is generally uncommon.
• Participation in on-call support may be required.

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.