Database Administrator

Highbrow Technology Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Highbrow Technology Inc is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to install, configure, maintain, secure, and optimize database systems across production, test, and development environments.

You will ensure high availability, performance, integrity, and security while collaborating with developers and stakeholders to design efficient solutions. Proficiency with Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and cloud databases is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• 7+ years of SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.
• 7+ years of experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• 7+ years of experience with modern database technologies, migration, and modernization strategies.
• 5+ years of experience with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 7+ years of strong communication and collaboration skills with developers, analysts, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers and application tools.
• Manage database storage requirements and modify database structures.
• Perform maintenance, debugging, patching, tuning, and reporting.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize SQL queries and indexing.
• Implement cybersecurity measures and authentication controls.
• Manage user permissions, privileges, and audit activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and data governance policies.
• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support database design, schema creation, and testing.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to optimize database usage.
• Implement event triggers, stored procedures, and performance alerts.
• Monitor transactions, concurrency, and response times.
• Perform housekeeping, indexing, and data cleanup.

Skills

DBMS expertise

SQL proficiency

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security best practices

Agile/Scrum

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

Google Cloud SQL

Job description

Job Description:

Client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and optimizing database systems. The role ensures high availability, performance, integrity, and security of data across production, test, and development environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers and application tools.
• Manage database storage requirements and modify database structures.
• Perform database maintenance, debugging, patching, performance tuning, and reporting.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexing strategies, and database parameters.
• Implement cybersecurity measures, authentication controls, and database security policies.
• Manage user permissions, privileges, and audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data governance policies.
• Design and implement database backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure backup data integrity and support recovery operations.
• Support database design, schema creation, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure optimal database usage.
• Implement event triggers, stored procedures, and performance alerts.
• Monitor transaction volumes, concurrency, and response times.
• Perform database housekeeping, indexing, and data cleanup.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• 7+ years of strong SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.
• 7+ years of experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• 7+ years of experience with modern database technologies, database migration, and modernization strategies.
• 5+ years of experience with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 7+ years of strong communication and collaboration skills, working with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

• 2+ years of State Government experience.