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# Database Associate

- **Company:** Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
- **Location:** Elm City, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $57,587.0 - $71,985.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Security, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Database Security, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Database Replication, Database Backup
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3E3704AB7A0848A7BD99C55D813475A2/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience., * 1+ year of experience in Information Technology.
 * 1 year of experience in database administration and support, or relevant certifications.
 * Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems (RDBMS).
 * Understanding of database backup, recovery, and security best practices.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and across IT teams.
 * Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities.
 * Eagerness to learn and adapt to new database technologies.
 * Familiarity with cloud databases (GCP, AWS, Azure) is a plus.
 * Relevant certifications are a plus.

## Description

The Database Associate will be responsible for supporting database maintenance and security by performing tasks such as basic database administration, backup operations, performance monitoring, documentation, and troubleshooting minor issues, while gaining hands-on experience and expertise under the guidance of senior DBAs. Must have a fundamental understanding of database management systems and database security best practices., * Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database management systems.

 * Conduct routine database backup checks, identify potential issues, bottlenecks, and trends.
 * Provide basic technical support to application users for database access and queries.
 * Help ensure data security by managing access controls and user permissions.
 * Document processes and procedures for use by database administrators and management.
 * Assist with database upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance under supervision.
 * Write and execute simple SQL queries to retrieve, update, and manipulate data as needed.
 * Collaborate with DBAs, developers, and application teams to support database-related tasks.
 * Assist with data replication tools under the guidance of senior DBAs.


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