Senior DBA (Hybrid) - SQL/Oracle, Cloud & Security

Kforce Inc; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to maintain, optimize, and secure mission-critical databases across SQL Server and Oracle. This full-time, hybrid role can be based in several U.S. cities including Phoenix.

Under the Database Manager, you will ensure high availability, performance tuning, security governance, and disaster recovery readiness while coordinating with IT, application support, and development teams to deliver reliable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 8+ years hands-on experience administering SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
• Strong experience with on-premises SQL Server (2014, 2017, 2019, 2022).
• Proficiency with Azure database technologies, including deployment, scaling, and security.
• Working knowledge of Oracle administration (user management, release management, routine maintenance).
• Familiarity with Oracle GoldenGate for data replication and synchronization.
• Background in cloud database technologies, including migration, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
• Experience with incident management and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Idera, and Azure Monitor.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation, reporting, and integration.
• Foundational understanding of data warehousing and business intelligence concepts.
• Ability to research and resolve issues beyond core areas of expertise.
• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities across database technologies.
• Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Clear communicator with both technical teams and management stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support production and development databases across SQL Server and Oracle environments.
• Monitor performance, implement tuning strategies, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Enforce database security protocols, manage user access, and maintain compliance with data governance and regulatory standards.
• Support capacity planning, backup strategies, and system upgrades to align with business growth.
• Collaborate with IT, application support, and development teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize data workflows.
• Document configurations, procedures, and policies to ensure operational transparency and continuity.

Skills

SQL Server

Oracle

Azure

PowerShell

Python

Performance Tuning

Disaster Recovery

Security Compliance

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SolarWinds

Idera

Azure Monitor

Job description

Kforce is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to maintain, optimize, and secure mission-critical databases across SQL Server and Oracle. This full-time, hybrid role can be based in several U.S. cities including Phoenix.

Under the Database Manager, you will ensure high availability, performance tuning, security governance, and disaster recovery readiness while coordinating with IT, application support, and development teams to deliver reliable data solutions.