Database Administrator III

Apex Systems, LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K program

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Database Administrator III to join our on-site team in Anaheim, CA. You will support and optimize MS SQL Server, Oracle, and other relational databases, with responsibilities including backups, performance tuning, and DR planning.

You will collaborate with developers, architects, and users to design reliable data solutions and provide timely support for critical business applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required or valued.
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, and upgrading relational databases.
• Proficiency in SQL queries, triggers, and stored procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize MS SQL Server, Oracle, and other relational databases.
• Monitor performance, tuning queries, indexes, and system parameters.
• Backups, restores, replication, and disaster-recovery planning.
• Assist in design, data modeling, and application interfaces with stakeholders.

Skills

SQL queries

SQL Server

Oracle

Database tuning

PowerShell

Python

Windows Server

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/CE

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle

PowerShell

Job description

## Job Description# Database Administrator IIIApply**Job#: 3058357****Job Description:**Database Administrator III**Location:** Anaheim, California (On-site)Role OverviewThis position functions as a junior database administrator and applications developer. The primary responsibility involves assisting the database team with the management, maintenance, and optimization of various databases that support critical business applications. The secondary responsibility includes supporting and maintaining business applications, systems development, upgrades, and the maintenance of reports and interfaces.Key Responsibilities* Maintain database systems including MS SQL Server, Oracle, and other relational systems.* Administer databases in both production and non-production environments.* Monitor database performance, optimize queries, indexes, and system parameters.* Install, configure, and upgrade database servers, apply patches, and perform migrations.* Set up and administer high-availability configurations and data replication.* Perform regular backups and execute test restores.* Perform database planning activities, including database design, data modeling, and normalization.* Develop, update, and optimize SQL queries, triggers, and stored procedures.* Maintain various applications, including application upgrades, patch maintenance, and other related support activities.* Gather business requirements and document specifications for the development of applications, reports, and interfaces.* Coordinate with staff, application users, and software vendors to resolve technical environment incidents and issues.* Support 24x7 operations and maintain availability during scheduled business hours.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Professional certifications in database-related technical areas are highly valued.**Experience:** Demonstrated experience in applications development, applications support, and software maintenance. Hands-on experience in managing, installing, configuring, and upgrading MS SQL Server or other relational database systems is required.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in developing and maintaining SQL queries, triggers, and stored procedures. Experience with database backup, restore, replication, recovery, and disaster-recovery planning is necessary. Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python, alongside a working knowledge of Windows Server or Linux operating systems, is required. Candidates must also be willing to complete the standard local department security background verification process.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with MS SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and multi-tasking skills in a multi-platform technical environment.* Proven ability to collaborate closely with developers, architects, and business application users. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Anaheim, CA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** November 4, 2026**Pay Range:** $40 - $50 per hour