Database Administrator - Contract

Mfinite Consulting LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Mfinite Consulting is hiring a Database Administrator for a hybrid contract assignment with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) in Raleigh. You'll administer, tune and protect database servers on platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and support cloud database and modernization work.

You will operate in a Raleigh-based hybrid schedule, with onsite presence as required, contributing to migration and modernization initiatives in a public-sector

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on database administration across Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience installing, upgrading, patching, tuning, security and backup/recovery.
• Hybrid work in Raleigh, NC; US-based work location.
• 3+ years with cloud databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS or Cloud SQL).
• Migration and modernization project experience.
• Agile/Scrum experience; scripting or APIs.
• 2+ years of state government experience.
• HIPAA healthcare/government compliance experience.
• DP-300, Oracle OCP or other DBA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade and patch database servers.
• Tune performance through SQL query tuning, indexing and capacity planning.
• Manage database security and compliance, including permissions, auditing and data governance.
• Design and maintain backup, recovery and disaster recovery.
• Support cloud databases such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS or Cloud SQL.
• Contribute to database migration and modernization projects.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum team, using scripting or APIs.

Skills

Database administration

SQL tuning

Security & compliance

Cloud databases

Agile/Scrum

Scripting/APIs

Tools

Azure SQL

AWS RDS

Cloud SQL

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Keep the databases behind North Carolina's health and human services programs secure, fast and recoverable.

Mfinite Consulting is hiring a Database Administrator for a hybrid contract assignment with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) in Raleigh. You'll administer, tune and protect database servers on platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and support cloud database and modernization work.

Schedule

• Hybrid at DHHS headquarters in Raleigh, NC; fully on site when the client asks
• About 40 hours per week
• Contract from December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, upgrade and patch database servers
• Tune performance through SQL query tuning, indexing and capacity planning
• Manage database security and compliance, including permissions, auditing and data governance
• Design and maintain backup, recovery and disaster recovery
• Support cloud databases such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS or Cloud SQL
• Contribute to database migration and modernization projects
• Work in an Agile/Scrum team, using scripting or APIs

What You Need

• 7+ years of hands-on database administration on Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Hands-on experience installing, upgrading and patching database servers, tuning performance, managing security and handling backup and recovery
• Ability to work hybrid in Raleigh, NC, and fully on site when the client asks
• Ability to perform all work from within the United States

Great Fit If You Have

• 3+ years with cloud databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS or Cloud SQL)
• Migration and modernization project experience
• Agile/Scrum experience, plus scripting or APIs
• 2+ years of state government experience
• Healthcare or government compliance experience (HIPAA)
• DP-300, Oracle OCP or other DBA certifications
• A home base in the Raleigh-Durham area

About Mfinite Consulting

Mfinite Consulting LLC is a veteran- and woman-owned company headquartered in Columbia, MD, with a team in Raleigh, NC. We place dependable, fully screened professionals with public-sector clients. Positive Outcomes. Proven Results.

Mfinite Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Questions? Email [e-mail].

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

Mfinite Consulting LLC does not accept candidate submissions, résumés, or solicitations from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or vendors for this position. We work directly with candidates only. Unsolicited submissions will not be considered, and no placement fees will be paid. Candidates are encouraged to apply directly.