Database Administrator Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,IT/Tech

Position: Database Administrator 3

Agency Interview Type:
Either Web Cam or In Person

Engagement Type: Contract

NOTE
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Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered.

Short

Description:

The Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of critical database systems, ensuring high availability and consistent performance across production and development environments.

Complete

Description:

** US Citizen or GC-Permanent Resident** This role requires a blend of hands‑on technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership in guiding database best practices, architecture decisions, and optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.).

Monitor database performance, tune queries and indexes, and manage storage to ensure optimal performance and uptime.

Ensure data integrity, security, and backup/recovery processes meet organizational and regulatory requirements.

Develop and maintain documentation related to database architecture, standards, and procedures.

Lead initiatives related to database migrations, upgrades, and consolidations.

Collaborate with developers, data analysts, system administrators, and other IT staff to support application development and data integration. Activities include environment setup and IIS settings for security and performance for applications.

Manage network demands and requests with provider to ensure Agency complies with State government regulatory standards.

Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery strategy development and testing.

Ensure compliance with data governance and data privacy regulations.

Provide 24/7 support for mission‑critical systems as needed.

Qualifications Education

Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Strong collaboration and leadership capabilities.

Technical Skills

DBMS:
Proficiency with Microsoft SQL
Operating systems:
Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments.
Scripting:
Shell scripting, Power Shell, or similar for automation.
Backup/Recovery tools:
Experience with native and third‑party tools.
Performance tuning:
Ability to optimize queries and server resources.
Security:
Knowledge of access controls, encryption, auditing.

Preferred

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified:
Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops processes.
Experience with .Net programming languages (C#).
Experience with network Firewalls.
Experience with Power Apps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.

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