Database Administrator || Contract || Raleigh, NC || Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, optimizing, and securing enterprise database systems across production, development, and test environments. The ideal candidate will ensure database availability, performance, integrity, and security while supporting database modernization, migration, backup, and disaster recovery initiatives., * Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database platforms and related tools.

• Monitor database performance and perform SQL query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Manage database security, user access, permissions, authentication, and auditing.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support database design, schema development, stored procedures, triggers, and testing.
• Perform database migrations, modernization, capacity planning, and maintenance activities.
• Identify and resolve database performance issues, bottlenecks, and operational challenges.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with organizational security and governance standards.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to support application and business requirements.
• Work within Agile/Scrum environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• 7+ years of experience in SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and database security.
• 7+ years of experience in database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• 7+ years of experience with database migration and modernization strategies.
• 5+ years of experience with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
• 5+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 7+ years of experience collaborating with developers, business analysts, and technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of experience working with State Government environments.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government.