Database Administrator — Raleigh, NC — LinkedIn — 4490743058

Job ID: 815564

Job Title: Database administrator

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Work Location: 1910 Human Services Lane, Raleigh 27607

Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person

Job Description:

DHHS is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to install, configure, maintain, secure, and optimize database systems across production, test, and development environments. The DBA will ensure database availability, performance, integrity, and security while supporting database modernization, cloud migration, backup, and disaster recovery initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Monitor and optimize database performance, SQL queries, indexing, and capacity.

• Implement database security, access controls, auditing, and compliance policies.

• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Support database design, schema development, stored procedures, and triggers.

• Troubleshoot database issues and perform routine maintenance, patching, and tuning.

• Support database migration, modernization, and cloud database initiatives.

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure effective database solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

• 7+ years of experience with SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and database security.

• 7+ years of experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.

• 7+ years of experience with database migration and modernization strategies.

• 5+ years of experience with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.

• 3+ years of experience with cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.

• 5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• 7+ years of strong communication and collaboration experience with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• 2+ years of experience working with State Government organizations.