Senior Database Administrator — Raleigh, NC

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers and application tools.

• Establish system storage requirements and modify database structures as needed.

• Perform regular maintenance (debugging, patching, performance tuning, reporting).

• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.

• Tune SQL queries, indexing strategy, and database parameters to improve efficiency.

• Set up cybersecurity measures, authentication controls, and enforce security policies.

• Manage user permissions, privileges, and audit activities to protect sensitive data.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational data governance requirements.

• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.

• Ensure availability and integrity of backed-up data and support recovery operations.

• Support database design, schema creation, and testing activities.

• Consult with developers and stakeholders to ensure optimal database usage.

• Implement event triggers, stored procedures, and performance alerts.

• Monitor transaction volumes, concurrency, response times, and other performance indicators.

• Perform housekeeping tasks such as tuning, indexing, and data cleanup.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

• Strong knowledge of SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.

• Experience with cloud database technologies (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Cloud SQL).

• Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.

• Familiarity with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking with attention to detail.

• Knowledge of compliance-heavy environments (healthcare, finance, government).