A staffing and consulting firm located in New York City is seeking a Junior Database Administrator (Jr. DBA) to manage enterprise database systems. The candidate will support initiatives aimed at transforming legacy data systems into scalable cloud environments. Responsibilities include database administration, performance optimization, and security management. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with hands-on experience with SQL databases. This position operates on a hybrid model requiring onsite presence and offers competitive pay rates.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on database administration experience in a production environment.
Strong knowledge of SQL, query optimization, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
Solid understanding of database security best practices and user access management.
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain database systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Monitor and fine-tune database performance, optimize queries and indexes.
Implement robust backup and recovery strategies with routine integrity checks.
Apply database security policies and manage user access.
Skills
SQL Server
Oracle
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Query optimization
PowerShell
Python
Bash
Troubleshooting
Documentation skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
Tools
Database backup tools
Performance monitoring tools
Azure SQL Database
AWS RDS
Job description
A staffing and consulting firm located in New York City is seeking a Junior Database Administrator (Jr. DBA) to manage enterprise database systems. The candidate will support initiatives aimed at transforming legacy data systems into scalable cloud environments. Responsibilities include database administration, performance optimization, and security management. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with hands-on experience with SQL databases. This position operates on a hybrid model requiring onsite presence and offers competitive pay rates.