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# Consultant, Database Administrator

- **Company:** TALENT Software Services
- **Location:** Round Rock, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Backup Devices, Mobile Application Development, Configuration Management, Databases, Software Debugging, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, NoSQL, Operational Databases, Ansible, Cloud Platform System, Datastax, System Availability, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Database Backup
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/85cb2ebc-02c6-4fac-b64e-1b9929c60410/consultant-database-administrator

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or hands-on work experience.
 * Typically requires 12+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or 8+ years of related experience with a master's degree in the design, maintenance, and administration of NoSQL databases on Linux VMs & Kubernetes.
 * Hands-on experience in Ansible automation & OLAM playbook development, AI Native Spec Driven Development (SDD) for NoSQL DB platform provisioning, DB installation, upgrade/patching, and DBA administration activities.
 * Deep understanding of Database principles, DB cluster management, replication, and multi-datacenter configuration
 * Strong knowledge of monitoring, management, capacity planning, and compaction strategy
 * Good knowledge of database backup and recovery, connectivity and security, and role management
 * Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing
 * Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
 * Must be versatile, flexible, and proactive when resolving technical issues
Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills

Professional Certifications: Ansible automation development, DataStax Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Neo4j certification is preferred.

## Description

Consultant (I9) - NoSQL Database Administrator with Ansible/OLAM Automation Development
The individual should have strong hands-on knowledge of at least two or more NoSQL database administration platforms, such as Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Neo4j, SingleStore, StarDog, etc., on Linux VM & Kubernetes. This includes the creation and implementation of fully functional NoSQL database clusters, the ability to maintain multiple production and non-production database environments, with strong experience in troubleshooting, break-fix issues, upgrades, configuration management, migration, and patching activities. Hands-on strong Ansible automation and OLAM playbook development, AI Native development skills using Devin for Spec Driven Development (SDD) for NoSQL platform automation/development and support.

 * Responsible for providing day-to-day DB administration & support, and maintenance for existing and new NoSQL databases on Linux VMs and Kubernetes
 * Responsible for Ansible automation, OLAM playbook on Linux VM & Kubernetes, AI Native development skills using Devin for Spec Driven Development (SDD)
 * Assist in planning and performing database patching, upgrades, and implementing capacity and resource expansion to ensure scalability of the databases
 * Perform debugging, tuning, and performance enhancement of the NoSQL database platform
 * Monitor the health, High Availability, Disaster Recovery solutions, and Backup/Recovery operations