Junior Database Administrator

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to assist with the administration and maintenance of enterprise database environments in a Windows/Linux hosting context. You will monitor availability, performance, and capacity to ensure reliable operations and support installations, configurations, patches, and upgrades of database software.

The role requires hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL, plus strong SQL skills, security practices, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting enterprise database administration or database operations.
• Experience supporting Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational database platforms.
• Experience performing database monitoring, backup, recovery, and routine maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
• Experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments.
• Familiarity with database security, user administration, and access controls.
• Experience documenting technical procedures and operational activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative technical team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NIH Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and maintenance of enterprise database environments.
• Monitor database availability, performance, and capacity to ensure reliable operations.
• Support installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of database software.
• Assist with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.
• Perform routine database maintenance including user account management, health checks, and storage management.
• Monitor database jobs, alerts, and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting database performance issues and resolving operational problems.
• Support database migrations, refreshes, and system upgrades.
• Create and maintain database documentation, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Assist with database security controls, permissions, and access management.
• Support configuration management, change management, and release management activities.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, storage, and cybersecurity teams to support hosted applications.
• Assist in monitoring database backups and validating successful recovery operations.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and provide after-hours support as required.
• Perform other database administration duties supporting enterprise hosting services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Enterprise database administration

Oracle Database Support

Microsoft SQL Server Support

Database Backup and Recovery

SQL Proficiency

Windows Server Support

Linux Server Support

Database Monitoring

Database Maintenance

Database Security

User Administration

Access Controls

Troubleshooting

Relational Database Concepts

Documentation

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

• Assist with the administration and maintenance of enterprise database environments.


• Monitor database availability, performance, and capacity to ensure reliable system operations.


• Support installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of database software.


• Assist with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.


• Perform routine database maintenance including user account management, database health checks, and storage management.


• Monitor database jobs, alerts, and scheduled maintenance activities.


• Assist in troubleshooting database performance issues and resolving operational problems.


• Support database migrations, refreshes, and system upgrades.


• Create and maintain database documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational runbooks.


• Assist with implementing database security controls, permissions, and access management.


• Support configuration management, change management, and release management activities.


• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, storage, and cybersecurity teams to support hosted applications.


• Assist in monitoring database backups and validating successful recovery operations.


• Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and provide after-hours support as required.


• Perform other database administration duties supporting enterprise hosting services.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience.


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting enterprise database administration or database operations.


• Experience supporting Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational database platforms.


• Experience performing database monitoring, backup, recovery, and routine maintenance activities.


• Knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.


• Experience supporting Windows and Linux server environments.


• Familiarity with database security, user administration, and access controls.


• Experience documenting technical procedures and operational activities.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative technical team.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a NIH Public Trust

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in enterprise database administration, including monitoring, maintenance, and security of database environments. Proficient in troubleshooting and supporting various relational database platforms while ensuring compliance with operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Enterprise Database Administration


• Oracle Database Support


• Microsoft SQL Server Support


• Database Backup and Recovery


• SQL Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Database Monitoring


• Database Maintenance


• Database Security


• User Administration


• Access Controls


• Troubleshooting


• Relational Database Concepts


• Windows Server Support


• Linux Server Support


• Technical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Written Communication


• Verbal Communication


• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• NIH Public Trust

Industry Keywords

• Database Administration


• Enterprise Hosting Services


• Change Management


• Configuration Management


• Disaster Recovery