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# Database Admin

- **Company:** August Schell
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Recovery, Database Design, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Indexer, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** http://augustschell.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/On99J5K66t

## About the Role

* Strong knowledge of SQL
 * Understanding of database design and data modeling
 * Experience with performance tuning and indexing
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
 * Knowledge of backup tools, security practices, and disaster recovery

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## Description

Summary: A Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing an organization's databases so data is available, accurate, and protected

Core Responsibilities

 * Install & configure databases (e.g., Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL)
 * Monitor performance and optimize queries for speed and efficiency
 * Backup & recovery: Ensure data can be restored after failures
 * Security management: Control user access and prevent unauthorized access
 * Troubleshooting: Fix database issues, crashes, or slowdowns
 * Upgrades & patches: Keep systems up to date
 * Data integrity: Ensure accuracy and consistency of stored data, This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities., How many years experience you have working as a Database Admin?*
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