Database Administrator, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Jacksonville

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract, Contract work

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize our database systems across development, testing, and production environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high performance, availability, and security of databases, as well as supporting developers and analysts with data access and architecture best practices.

Job Responsibility:

Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and/or other database platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
Monitor database performance and proactively tune for speed, efficiency, and reliability
Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery strategies
Implement and enforce database security policies and access controls
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks and outages
Work with development teams to optimize queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies
Create and maintain documentation of database configurations, standards, and procedures
Support data migration, upgrades, and schema design efforts
Ensure compliance with data governance and retention policies

Requirements:

3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator
Strong expertise in SQL Server, including SSMS, performance tuning, and T-SQL scripting
Experience with database backup and recovery, replication, and high availability solutions
Familiarity with cloud database environments (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS, GCP)
Understanding of indexing, query optimization, and stored procedures
Ability to collaborate with development, DevOps, and BI teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to have:

Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra)
Knowledge of PowerShell or Python scripting for automation
Experience with ETL tools and data warehousing concepts
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle DBA

What we offer:

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Flexible work arrangements and remote work options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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