Senior Database Administration Analyst

Conduent; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 89,744 - 116,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work available

Job summary

Conduent is seeking a Database Administrator to manage Oracle, SQL Server and other platforms, ensuring high availability, performance and security for enterprise data systems. You will support development teams and production operations while implementing best practices for data integrity.

The role demands 5+ years as a DBA with strong SQL/PL-SQL/T-SQL skills, experience with monitoring tools and cloud databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a DBA with Oracle and SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of relational database design, normalization, and indexing.
• Proficiency in SQL scripting, PL/SQL, and T-SQL.
• Experience with database monitoring tools such as OEM and SQL Profiler.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud).
• Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle, SQL Server and other platforms.
• Implement security policies, access controls, and encryption.
• Design backup and recovery strategies and test disaster recovery planning.
• Analyze query performance, optimize SQL code, and configure indexing/partitioning.
• Collaborate with developers to design efficient schemas and provide production support.

Skills

DBA experience (Oracle & SQL Server)

Relational DB design

Normalization

Indexing

SQL scripting

PL/SQL

T-SQL

Monitoring tools (OEM, SQL Profiler)

Cloud databases (AWS RDS)

Azure SQL

Oracle Cloud

NoSQL exposure (MongoDB, Cassandra)

Automation/DevOps basics

CI/CD familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

OEM monitoring tools

SQL Profiler

Job description

Database Administrator (Oracle, SQL & Multiplatform)

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, and other database platforms to manage, optimize, and secure our enterprise data systems. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of databases while supporting business applications and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Database Management: Install, configure, and maintain Oracle, SQL Server and other platforms (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.). Perform upgrades, patches, migrations and monitor performance to implement tuning strategies.
• Data Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain database security policies, user access controls, and encryption standards. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
• Backup & Recovery: Design and manage backup and recovery strategies, and conduct disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze query performance, optimize SQL code, and configure indexing, partitioning, and caching strategies.
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with developers to design efficient schemas and queries; provide production support and troubleshoot database issues; document processes, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a DBA with Oracle and SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of relational database design, normalization, and indexing.
• Proficiency in SQL scripting, PL/SQL, and T-SQL.
• Experience with database monitoring tools such as OEM and SQL Profiler.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Oracle Cloud).

Preferred

• Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

Pay Transparency: $89,744 – $116,550 salary range. Eligible for base pay and potential bonus or incentive. Benefits include health insurance, dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and/or sick time). Remote work is available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.