Database Administrator – SQL Server & Oracle

Private Label Staff; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Label Staff in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an experienced Database Administrator III to manage enterprise SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS databases onsite. This contract role requires strong troubleshooting, design, and performance tuning across mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, deep relational DB expertise, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with multiple teams and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years enterprise database administration experience.
• Expert with SQL Server 2012+ and Oracle 10g+.
• Strong relational DB design, tuning, and security knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily admin, maintenance, and support of SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS databases.
• Design and maintain database structures for enterprise apps.
• Monitor performance and tune for reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex production DB issues independently.
• Develop standards, docs, and procedures for DB administration.
• Review SQL code and optimize performance.
• Support app upgrades and modernization from a DB perspective.
• Assist in designing schemas and data models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and share best practices.
• Support GIS and spatial databases as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Mentoring

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle Database

GIS databases

ArcGIS Server

Esri SDE Geodatabases

Job description

Database Administrator III (SQL Server / Oracle)

Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Participation in an on-call rotation and occasional Saturdays may be required.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator III to support a large-scale enterprise technology environment. This role is responsible for administering, designing, optimizing, and supporting mission-critical SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS database environments that power essential business applications.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled database professional with strong troubleshooting abilities, experience supporting enterprise production environments, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and high-performing database solutions.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily administration, maintenance, and operational support of enterprise SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS databases.
• Design, implement, and maintain database structures that support enterprise applications.
• Monitor database performance and proactively tune systems for maximum reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production database issues with minimal supervision.
• Develop, maintain, and improve database administration standards, documentation, and procedures.
• Conduct SQL code reviews and provide recommendations to improve database performance and maintainability.
• Support application enhancements, upgrades, and modernization initiatives from a database perspective.
• Assist in designing, developing, and optimizing database schemas and data models.
• Analyze business processes and technical requirements to create efficient, scalable database solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Infrastructure teams, and Data Analysts to deliver long-term enterprise solutions.
• Mentor junior technical staff and share database administration best practices.
• Support GIS and spatial database environments as needed.
• Assist with additional database and infrastructure initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of enterprise database administration experience.
• Expert-level experience with:
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or newer
  • Oracle Database 10g or newer
• Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting relational databases.
• Experience monitoring, tuning, and optimizing production database environments.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues.
• Strong understanding of relational database design principles and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following is highly preferred:

• Azure SQL Database
• AWS database services and SQL tools
• ArcGIS Server administration
• ESRI SDE Geodatabases
• GIS and spatial databases
• Enterprise data warehousing
• Database security and compliance best practices

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of relational database management systems and enterprise database architecture.
• Experience designing scalable, high-performance database solutions.
• Ability to analyze business processes and translate requirements into effective database designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong documentation and technical writing abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• Ability to mentor teammates and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.

Why Join Us?

You'll work on enterprise-scale systems supporting critical business operations while collaborating with a highly skilled technical team. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, influence database architecture, and contribute to the modernization of large-scale applications.