Database Administrator III

Database Administrator III (Oracle & Microsoft SQL), Join the Department of Information Resources (DIR) as a Senior Database Administrator III and play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing enterprise-level database environments for mission-critical state applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile setting, supporting Full-stack Java applications on cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Lead database migration initiatives, performance tuning, data modeling, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery for large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain logical and physical data models for enterprise applications
• Lead migration of Oracle databases to Azure SQL, including schema conversion and stored procedure transformation
• Optimize and monitor database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks
• Execute advanced database administration tasks: tuning, indexing, upgrades, patching, user management, and security
• Oversee data backup, disaster recovery, clustering for high availability, and data replication to secondary sites
• Ensure compliance with EIR Accessibility standards and support users with accessibility-related database issues
• Create and manage test environments, libraries, and procedures for application development teams
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure data integrity and system integration
• Develop and enforce database policies and standards, including data dictionary management

• 8+ years expertise with Oracle and Microsoft SQL (or similar RDBMS)
• Extensive experience in relational database administration, design, analysis, and performance tuning
• Strong background in enterprise application design, technical/functional documentation, and Agile (Scrum) methodologies
• Proficient in multi-tier system/application development (SOA, Microservices, 3-Tier)
• Demonstrated experience with database security, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability
• Solid knowledge of EIR Accessibility standards and assistive technologies

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing large volume databases and high availability/disaster recovery infrastructure
• Working knowledge of Azure cloud platform and ETL processes into Azure SQL
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Git) and Java/J2EE enterprise development
• Azure and DBA Associate certifications, Database oracle Microsoft SQL

Competitive hourly rate: $65-75/Hr

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, public sector projects
• Collaborative, Agile work environment with experienced professionals
• Exposure to the latest cloud technologies
• Career advancement through leadership and technical growth