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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Big Data, Cloud Database, Collaborative Software, Information Systems, Databases, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Nagios, Operational Databases, Query Optimization, Scripting, Spring Cloud, System Availability, Database Optimization, Software Troubleshooting, Indexer, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Database Monitoring
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E0C9BF2999A34E17BFEA948681973B2F/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
 * 4+ years of experience in database administration, database engineering, or related roles
 * Experience supporting production database environments with high availability and performance requirements
 * Strong knowledge of relational database management systems and database administration best practices
 * Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and capacity planning
 * Familiarity with backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery methodologies
 * Understanding of database security concepts, including access controls, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements
 * Experience with database monitoring, observability, and alerting tools
 * Exposure to cloud-based database platforms and modern infrastructure environments preferred
 * Knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and database architecture principles
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root-cause analysis
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
 * Experience working within Agile or collaborative software development environments preferred, * Experience supporting both relational and non-relational database technologies
 * Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code practices
 * Familiarity with regulatory, audit, or compliance-driven environments
 * Exposure to large-scale, highly transactional, or data-intensive applications
 * Experience supporting cloud-native applications and distributed systems

## Description

Robert Half is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a Database Administrator (contract). In this role, you will support the performance, reliability, and security of critical database environments. This role is responsible for database administration, monitoring, optimization, backup and recovery management, and production support across a growing technology ecosystem. This role is onsite in Austin, Tx., * Administer, maintain, and optimize database environments to ensure reliability, availability, and performance

 * Monitor database health, capacity, and resource utilization while proactively identifying and resolving issues
 * Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing improvements
 * Manage database installations, upgrades, patches, and configuration changes
 * Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to support business continuity objectives
 * Validate backup and recovery procedures through regular testing and documentation
 * Support production environments by diagnosing and resolving database-related incidents and service disruptions
 * Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system stability
 * Implement and maintain database security controls, auditing processes, and access management practices
 * Support internal and external audit activities and assist with compliance-related requirements
 * Develop and enhance monitoring, alerting, and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
 * Collaborate with Engineering, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support application performance and scalability
 * Provide guidance on database design, schema development, data modeling, and best practices
 * Assist with data integration, migration, and modernization initiatives
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge-sharing resources
 * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in database operations, reliability, and scalability