Database Administrators
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI organization to identify experienced Database Administrators for a high-priority training and evaluation project. Freelancers will be tasked with performing a wide range of real-world database operations to support AI model development focused on SQL, systems administration, and performance optimization. This short-term contract is ideal for experts ready to bring practical, production-grade insights to frontier AI training efforts. * * * **2\. Key Responsibilities** - Design and optimize complex SQL queries using EXPLAIN plans and indexing strategies - Implement schema changes with CREATE/ALTER statements and rollback planning - Configure and validate automated backup and restoration procedures - Manage user roles and permissions following defined security policies - Export/import data between systems with validation checks and encoding integrity - Execute data quality checks and report violations with remediation scripts - Apply statistics updates, manage transaction logs, and test failover recovery - Perform compliance data extractions, patching, and system audits for enterprise use cases - Document processes and performance findings in clear, reproducible formats * * * **3\. Ideal Qualifications** - 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator working in production environments - Expert-level SQL skills and proficiency with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or SQL Server - Strong background in performance tuning, security, data integrity, and schema design - Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., SOX), data export formats, and backup tooling - Comfortable handling large datasets, interpreting execution plans, and managing database infrastructure end-to-end - Ability to produce production-quality scripts and documentation for technical audiences * * * **4\. More About the Opportunity** - Remote and asynchronous - work on your own schedule - **Expected commitment: minimum 30 hours/week** - **Project duration: ~6 weeks** * * * **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** - $90-100/hour for U.S.-based freelancers (localized rates may vary) - Paid weekly via Stripe Connect - You'll be classified as an independent contractor * * * **6\. Application Process** - Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form * * * **7\. About Mercor** - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.
Informatica Database Administrator
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
The Informatica Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of Informatica software tools used for data and application integration, transformation, and management. This role involves troubleshooting issues, ensuring performance, and maintaining data workflows to support business intelligence and analytics.
+ Install and/or upgrade, and configure Informatica PowerCenter, Informatica Cloud Data Integration, and related components.
+ Configure and maintain repository, domain, and services on Informatica server.
+ Set up environment-specific configurations (DEV, QA, PROD) for Informatica services.
+ Develop appropriate remediation steps for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) identified by the security team and resolve them in a timely fashion.
+ Monitor and fine-tune the performance of Informatica jobs and workflows.
+ Work on optimizing the performance of the Informatica server, including memory management, query performance, and job throughput.
+ Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to Informatica sessions, workflows, and connectivity.
+ Resolve system-level issues affecting Informatica services and tools.
+ Perform regular system monitoring and ensure the health and availability of the Informatica environment.
+ Set up automated alerts for job failures, service downtimes, or performance issues.
+ Evaluate new features and capabilities of Informatica products and propose strategies for leveraging them.
+ Stay current with industry trends in data integration, cloud computing, and ETL technologies to influence the data architecture strategies.
+ Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery procedures for Informatica repositories and configurations.
+ Work closely with data engineers, developers, and other IT teams to support data integration requirements.
+ Provide support for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to the Informatica platform.
+ Maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, procedures, and workflows.
+ Generate reports on system performance, resource utilization, and other metrics.
+ Collaborate with data architects to design efficient, scalable cloud-based data integration architectures using IICS.
+ Evaluate and optimize current PowerCenter architectures for migration feasibility, including redesigning workflows and processes where necessary.
+ Align migration strategies with the organization's cloud adoption, data governance, and security policies.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent relevant experience. Master's Degree Preferred.
+ Dependent upon contract requirement.
+ 12+ years of experience working with progressively more complex or large-scale databases.
**Other Job Specific Skills**
+ Strong experience supporting Informatica PowerCenter, IICS, and other Informatica products.
+ Hands-on experience with database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
+ Hands-on experience with Informatica Connectors such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, JNDI, JMS, PowerExchange, S3, S3 Delta, or Amazon RedShift.
+ Experience managing Oracle RAC and Data Guard databases.
+ Knowledge of UNIX/Linux commands and shell scripting.
+ Experience with system monitoring tools and techniques.
+ Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving Informatica issues.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
**Preferred Skills**
+ Informatica certification (e.g., Informatica PowerCenter Administrator).
+ Experience with cloud-based data integration tools e.g., Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS).
+ Familiarity with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.
+ Hands-on experience with Oracle DBA functions in an enterprise environment.
**Compensation Ranges**
Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
**EEO Requirements**
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
**Disclaimer**
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
$120,100 - $183k
EEO Requirements
It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.
Database Administrator 3-IT
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
Work with a world class team to provide enterprise-wide, Oracle Database Administration support for production systems and provide DBA services to application development teams, including database design, database generation, coding, and database production support. Provide DBA support with a high degree of customer service, technical expertise, and timeliness. Provide accurate and creative solutions to user problems of moderate nature to ensure user productivity.
The position requires working with development and support teams, supporting the full life cycle of MySQL databases from implementation, database management and maintenance, troubleshooting, process improvements, and automation to ensure the database infrastructure meets the reliability, scalability, and SLA requirements. This position also requires coaching and mentoring other team members regarding the database administration, migration and support activities. Candidate should have Cloud experience. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience is a plus. Oracle OCI Autonomous Database (ADB) experience would be a strong plus. Candidate should be open to oncall rotation and be able to work on Weekends and after hours as needed. Candidate must be able to work with minimal oversight and be a self starter.
**Responsibilities**
Responsibilities include providing Production database administration support. This includes
installing & Configuring the MySQL enterprise databases, migrating the data from other RDBMS to MySQL, database management, routine maintenance, proactive monitoring & corrective actions, reactive troubleshooting & remediation, technical currency - version & patch maintenance, security - password & encryption, defining and implementing standards and best practices, installing and maintaining replication, process improvement ideas & implementation, automating for self healing and reducing manual tasks, and creating documentation.
Other responsibilities include performance & Tuning of databases, creating documentation, Monitor and optimize performance of the database, plan for backup and recovery of the database, and allocate system storage and plan future storage needs.
The database administrator will work on both Linux & Windows on premises and OCI cloud based MySQL databases. The candidate should be able to create database-related scripts and programs, Research, evaluate, test, and recommend new or improved MySQL and database tools.
The database administrator will be part of oncall rotation, and should be able to work after hours and weekends on an as need basis. The database administrator will also coach and mentor other team members to upskill them on the tools and tasks of the MySQL database administration
Disclaimer:
**Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.**
**Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only**
US: Hiring Range in USD from $38.03 to $76.06 per hour; from: $79,100 to $158,200 per annum. May be eligible for equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC3
**About Us**
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_************* or by calling *************** in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
Associate Architect - Oracle PaaS Administrator
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
*****CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)***** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Oracle Platform as a Service (PaaS) Administrator to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves leading the definition and design of complex Oracle Financial PaaS processes and functions, facilitating the development of sophisticated enterprise business solutions, and contributing to strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the robust, secure, and efficient operation of our Oracle PaaS environment, balancing functional requirements with service quality and adherence to enterprise policies and security standards. This role also involves providing leadership and mentorship in areas of expertise and architecture to peers, developers, management, and business users.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead the design and definition of complex Oracle Financial PaaS processes and functions.
+ Facilitate the development of advanced enterprise business solutions utilizing Oracle PaaS.
+ Contribute to enterprise strategy development, including opportunity identification and business innovation.
+ Select and ensure the effective application of appropriate design standards, methods, and tools.
+ Review application designs to ensure optimal technology selection, efficient resource utilization, and seamless system integration.
+ Ensure system architecture adheres to functional, service quality, security, and enterprise policy standards.
+ Participate in customer walkthroughs, technical reviews, problem resolution, and decision-making processes.
+ Provide leadership and mentorship to peers, developers, management, and business users on Oracle PaaS architecture and best practices.
+ Manage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) resources, including provisioning and maintaining compute, storage (Object Storage, Block Volumes), and networking components (VCNs, subnets, NSGs, security lists).
+ Administer and configure Oracle PaaS services such as Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Autonomous Database (ADW, ATP), Oracle Analytics Cloud, and Oracle FDI, ensuring secure and efficient operation.
+ Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) through IDCS or OCI IAM, including role setup, policies, single sign-on (SSO), and application/user provisioning.
+ Conduct proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization of Oracle PaaS environments.
+ Implement and enforce security best practices, including encryption, patch management, vulnerability scanning, backup/recovery, access audits, Cloud Guard, and Data Safe, ensuring SOX compliance.
+ Provide frontline support for incident management, diagnosing and resolving platform issues, coordinating with IT teams and vendors, and documenting operational processes.
+ Develop and maintain automation scripts (Shell, Python) for streamlining tasks, ensuring peer review and version control.
+ Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, oversee licensing, manage change control, and develop recovery plans.
+ Collaborate effectively with developers, analysts, and security teams, and potentially mentor junior staff.
**Core Skills and Experience:**
+ **Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Expertise:** Compute, Storage (Object Storage, Block Volumes), Networking (VCNs, subnets, NSGs).
+ **Oracle PaaS Services:** Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), Identity Cloud Service (IDCS), Autonomous Database (ADW, ATP), Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS), APEX, WebLogic.
+ **Database Administration:** Oracle Database administration and data transformation experience.
+ **Scripting & Automation:** Proficiency in Shell/Bash scripting and Python. Java experience is a plus.
+ **Security & Compliance:** IAM/Policy configuration, encryption, patching strategies, SOX compliance, and audit experience.
+ **APIs & Integrations:** Experience with REST APIs and FDI SOAP.
+ **Performance Optimization:** Proven ability in performance tuning, health checks, and cost tracking.
+ **Operational Excellence:** Strong skills in incident triaging, technical documentation, backup strategies, and disaster recovery.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Assists in providing strategic consultation to business customers in defining or designing less complex business processes, functions and organizational structures, as well as in researching, identifying and internally marketing enabling technologies based on customer capability requirements. Facilitates development of enterprise business solutions that combine knowledge of particular business processes and issues, general technological options, and process facilitation techniques. Participates in enterprise strategy development, including environmental analysis, opportunity identification, value cases and business innovation portfolio development.
+ Assists in specifying and designing less complex systems, solutions, networks, infrastructure elements, or processes. Selects appropriate design standards, methods and tools and ensures that they are applied effectively. Reviews others' system design to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Establishes policy for selection of architecture components. Evaluates and undertakes impact analysis on major design options. Ensures that the system architecture balances functional, service quality and systems management requirements.
+ Assists in using appropriate tools, including models of components and interfaces, to contribute to the development of architectures. Produces detailed component requirements, specifications and translates these into detailed solutions/designs for implementation using selected products. Provides advice on technical aspects of system development, integration (including requests for changes, deviations from specifications, etc.) and processes. Ensures that relevant technical and business strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly.
+ Assists in selecting and using tools and methods to establish, clarify, and communicate the functional and non-functional requirements of system users, their characteristics, and tasks. Identifies the technical, organizational, and physical environment in which less complex products or systems will operate. Identifies, proposes, initiates, and leads improvement programs, taking responsibility for the quality and appropriateness of the work performed and the realization of measurable business benefits. Modifies existing process improvement approaches and/or develops new approaches to achieving improvement.
+ Assists in ensuring the resolution of a variety of architecture and business problems and serves as a technical or business resource for less complex project initiatives.
+ Communicates effectively with all levels of organization
+ Manages expectations of customers, partners and management
+ Participates in customer walkthroughs and plans; design and technical walkthroughs; and problem resolution and decision making
+ Interacts with departments across the organization as necessary, including the development and interpretation of less complex requirements for peers and other staff.
+ Maintains an in-depth knowledge of specific technical aspects in area of expertise and provides advice regarding their application. The area of specific expertise may be any aspect of information or communication technology, technique, method, process, product, or application area.
+ Provides leadership in the areas of expertise and architecture to their peers, developers, management and business users including technical expertise, coaching, and ad-hoc training by:
+ Preparing presentations on less complex issues on the area of expertise
+ Presenting to their peers to ensure consistency to Highmark's strategic direction.
+ Other duties as assigned or requested.
**EDUCATION**
**Required**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
**Substitutions**
+ 6 years of related experience in lieu of a 4 year degree
**Preferred**
+ Master's Degree
**EXPERIENCE**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ Health insurance industry business knowledge
**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required**
+ None
**Preferred**
+ Industry certifications
**SKILLS**
An Architect is not required to have experience in all of these, but is required to have those needed to support applications they are responsible for supporting. Current skill set are reviewed every other year, new skills may be required to meet changing business needs.
+ Skills:
+ IMS, DB2, Oracle and Teradata Databases, Data Warehousing
+ COBAL, Visual Basic, C C++, SAS
+ Java/JavaScript Framework
+ PEGA, CSS3, Mobile, JSON, Cognos, Hadoop, SQL, J2EE, HTML5/XML
+ Project Management Tools:
+ Waterfall
+ Agile
+ Certification in application areas such as:
+ Java Developer
+ DB2, Cogno, PEGA, Enterprise Architect(SCEA), Project Management
**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Position Type**
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$57,700.00
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$107,800.00
_Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets._
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Req ID: J273116
Expert Database Administrator - PostgreSQL
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
Expert Database Administrator - PostgreSQLRemote - United StatesJR012575 At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.
HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION
**Role Summary**
We are seeking an Expert-Level PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to lead large-scale database modernization and migration initiatives across hybrid and multi-cloud environments - with a primary focus on Google Cloud (AlloyDB, Cloud SQL). This role combines deep PostgreSQL expertise, Oracle-to-Postgres migration leadership, and the ability to architect and execute complex multi-cloud transformation projects. The ideal candidate is both a hands-on database engineer and a strategic technical leader, capable of driving modernization across global enterprise environments.
**What You Will Do:**
**PostgreSQL Administration & Engineering**
+ Act as the PostgreSQL Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the organization, leading architecture, performance tuning, automation, and high-availability strategies.
+ Design, implement, and manage PostgreSQL clusters in Google Cloud (AlloyDB, Cloud SQL).
+ Configure and support replication, HA/DR (streaming, logical, Patroni), backup, recovery, and failover mechanisms.
+ Automate key administrative tasks using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery and change management.
+ Implement and integrate with Ensono and Client proactive monitoring and observability frameworks (Google/AWS-native tools, Data Dog, BMC) to ensure high performance and uptime.
**Oracle → PostgreSQL Migration Leadership**
+ Lead end-to-end migration efforts from Oracle to PostgreSQL/AlloyDB - including assessment, schema conversion, data transformation, validation, and tuning.
+ Leverage tools like Ora2Pg, AWS SCT/DMS, and custom migration frameworks to automate and streamline migration tasks.
+ Refactor PL/SQL to PL/pg SQL, optimize data models, and ensure application compatibility in the target PostgreSQL environments.
+ Develop and maintain migration playbooks, cutover procedures, and validation checklists to standardize enterprise migration efforts.
+ Collaborate with Client application and internal infrastructure teams to coordinate testing, downtime planning, and post-migration performance validation.
**Cloud & Infrastructure Leadership**
+ Collaborate with Clients to Architect and support Google Cloud Platform database solutions - including AlloyDB, Cloud SQL Cloud Compute, and BigQuery integration.
+ Define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using Terraform and Ansible for repeatable, secure provisioning and configuration.
+ Partner with Client and Ensono cloud, security, and networking teams to ensure compliance with IAM, encryption, audit logging, and retention policies.
+ Drive capacity planning, cost optimization, and performance benchmarking across all supported cloud environments for the Client.
**Leadership & Project Delivery**
+ Provide technical leadership and direction for complex database migration and modernization projects.
+ Mentor DBA teams, review designs, and establish technical best practices for PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, and cloud databases.
+ Contribute to strategic planning for enterprise database modernization and automation initiatives.
+ Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and operational standards for the DBA organization.
**Preferred Knowledge & Added Value Areas: Oracle Database & GoldenGate**
+ Strong understanding of Oracle Database administration (11g-19c), PL/SQL, and Data Guard/RMAN principles.
+ Experience with Oracle GoldenGate for replication and data synchronization during migration and hybrid coexistence.
+ Ability to design, test, and optimize replication pipelines and cutover strategies using GoldenGate and PostgreSQL logical replication.
+ Familiarity with Oracle licensing, cost management, and performance optimization a strong plus.
**We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono.** **That's** **why** **we've** **outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role,** **it's** **important that you meet all Required Qualifications.** **If you do not meet** **all of** **the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.**
**What You Will Need:**
+ 10+ years of progressive database administration experience, with 5+ years of deep hands-on PostgreSQL experience in production environments.
+ Proven success leading Oracle-to-PostgreSQL or Oracle-to-AlloyDB migration programs in enterprise-scale settings.
+ Expertise in Google Cloud Platform (AlloyDB, Cloud SQL, IAM, VPC, GCS) with working experience in AWS RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL.
+ Proficiency in SQL optimization, query tuning, indexing, and storage architecture.
+ Solid foundation in Linux system administration, network troubleshooting, and security compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2).
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; proven ability to manage complex technical initiatives across teams and time zones.
**Preferred Certifications**
+ Google Cloud Certified - Professional Database Engineer or AlloyDB Specialist
+ PostgreSQL Certification (EDB, AWS, or Google Cloud)
+ ITIL Foundation, PMP, or Agile/DevOps certification preferred
**Soft Skills**
+ Strategic and proactive thinker - able to design, plan, and execute transformation at scale.
+ Strong communicator with the ability to interface effectively with both engineers and executives.
+ Collaborative leadership style that fosters trust, mentorship, and accountability.
+ High sense of ownership and urgency, with a track record of driving measurable outcomes.
**Why Ensono?**
Ensono is a place to make better happen - for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.
We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.
Some of our benefits include:
+ Unlimited Paid Days Off
+ Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
+ 401k with company match
+ Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
+ Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
+ Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
+ Enhanced fertility coverage
+ Wellness program
+ Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
+ Flexible work schedule
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $110,000 to $150,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, includean annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance plan, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP's pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP's website (*********************************************************************************************** .
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email ******************************
JR012575
Senior Salesforce Administrator
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
The Senior Salesforce Administrator is responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of LCS business systems, with a primary focus on Salesforce CRM. This hybrid role is responsible for both declarative configuration and programmatic development. Approximately 70% of the role will be spent on Salesforce administration and 30% on development, acting as a key technical resource for the Salesforce ecosystem. This role serves as a Salesforce expert, combining solution design, platform architecture, and project delivery.
Experience is Everything.
At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.
What You'll Do:
* Manage and deliver CRM initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, scope definition, project planning, testing, deployment, and change management.
* Configure, enhance, and maintain Salesforce Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud (Pardot, Engage), and related tools using both declarative and programmatic approaches.
* Build and maintain declarative automation using Flows.
* Perform data management tasks, including data uploads, deduplication, and data cleansing using tools like Data Loader.
* Design and support integrations between Salesforce and other enterprise systems, ensuring data integrity and operational reliability.
* Write robust, scalable, and maintainable Apex code (Triggers, Classes, Controllers, Batches).
* Follow Salesforce development best practices, including governor limits, code style, and deployment standards.
* Manage sandbox environments and deploy changes using established release management processes.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions that optimize business processes.
* Maintain system governance through effective security controls, user access management, documentation, and release planning.
* Develop and maintain system documentation, including functional specifications and configuration guides, to support knowledge transfer and ensure system integrity.
* Stay current with Salesforce platform updates, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve system capabilities and user experience.
* Mentor/coach the team on Salesforce best practices and capabilities
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
* Required qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience required.
* At least 8+ years of relevant experience with at least 5 of those working directly with Salesforce.
* Proven experience in administering and configuring Salesforce Sales Cloud and Marketing Cloud (Pardot, Engage).
* Demonstrated ability to design solutions for CRM initiatives from concept to completion.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to read and understand technical documents.
* Deep expertise in declarative automation, with a strong proficiency in Salesforce Flow.
* Proficiency in Salesforce administration including Flows.
* Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, including security, permission sets, data models, and role hierarchies.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
* Must be detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work within established deadlines.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality results.
* Preferred qualifications
* Experience with integration platforms such as MuleSoft.
* Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant, Platform App Builder, Platform Developer).
* Expertise in development (Apex, Visualforce, LWC, SOQL).
Why Join Us?
* Industry Leader.
* Inclusive & collaborative culture.
* Top Workplace USA.
* Top Workplace Iowa.
* Charity and community involvement.
* Outstanding advancement opportunities.
* Ongoing career development.
Benefits
Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.
Our Commitment
LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed-strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: *************************
Additional Information
Travel frequency: 0-10%
Estimated Salary: $110,000 - $138,000
The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.
A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.
LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPROTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Auto-ApplyLead Database Administrator
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
About defi SOLUTIONS:
It's an exciting time to join defi!
defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Position Purpose:
The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems.
You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met.
This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages.
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines.
Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring.
Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance.
Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments
Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues.
Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary.
Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution.
Stay Current on emerging technologies
Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions
Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required
**
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required education and experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration.
3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI
3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge
3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
PowerShell Scripting experience
Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to
Query Processing and Optimization
Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times
Indexing Mechanisms
Types, Maintenance and impact
Transaction Management
Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc.
Storage Architecture
Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc.
Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform.
Backup and Recovery
Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc.
Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies.
Security and Access Control
Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc.
Monitoring and Performance Tuning
Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc.
Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic
Maintenance and Housekeeping
Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management.
Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups.
Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
No management experience is required.
Preferred education and experience:
Knowledge in Snowflake Administration
Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus
Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory
Additional eligibility requirements:
An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn
You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.
Travel required:
Travel is potential to be 10% of time
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Database Administrator
Database administrator job in Coralville, IA
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.
Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you'll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement-where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Database Administrator is responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of IDT's SQL Server infrastructure. This position works with developers, infrastructure administrators, and end users to ensure performant delivery of data supporting core business operations.
This position reports to the Manager of Data Services and is part of the Data Services team located in Coralville and will be an on-site role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Administer a broad SQL Server environment comprising ~50 instances and ~150 TB of data
Monitor SQL Server utilization and provide recommendations to meet IDT's evolving needs
Assist internal development teams to design and deploy accurate and performant T-SQL
Formulate policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management
Work with independent software vendors to meet their data needs while also maintaining IDT's standards for security and integrity
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree in a related field with equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in a similar role administering SQL Server.
3+ years of experience administering SQL Server 2012 or later.
1+ year of experience administering SQL Server Availability Groups, Replication, and Clustering.
Proven experience collaborating within cross-functional teams composed of both technical and non-technical personnel.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Administering SQL Server backups using Rubrik Security Cloud
PowerShell 5.1/7
SQL Server Query Store
IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit ****************
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:************** or applyassistance@danaher.com.
Auto-ApplySenior Database Administrator
Database administrator job in Iowa
**Responsibilities & Qualifications** **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Perform all activities related to the administration, operation, and maintenance of computerized databases in client/server and cloud environments. + Project long-range database requirements in coordination with information systems managers and other stakeholders.
+ Design, create, implement, and maintain complex databases, including JCL, access methods, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection, security, documentation, and statistical methods.
+ Conduct quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
+ Advise users on database access, usage, and best practices.
+ Apply knowledge of database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end/back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL).
+ Perform database programming and support systems design.
+ Maintain database dictionaries, monitor standards and procedures, manage file design and storage, and integrate systems through database design.
+ Diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues, implement performance-enhancing features, and optimize database operations.
+ Support backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions, including Oracle RAC and Data Guard.
+ Deploy and manage cloud-based databases across commercial cloud providers (Google, Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI).
+ Implement automation scripts and tools to enhance efficiency of database administration tasks.
+ Collaborate effectively under high-pressure situations, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills.
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
**Clearance**
+ Secret - IT-I (Tier 5/SSBI) Critical Sensitive Clearance
**Certifications**
+ DLA Approved Cybersecurity (CS) Computing Environment (CE) List:
+ AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
+ Microsoft Certified Architect: MS SQL Server
+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
+ DoD 8570 IAT Level II Baseline Certification:
+ COMPTIA Security+ CE
+ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
+ COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
+ Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
+ One of the Following Google Cloud Platform certifications:
+ Google Associate Cloud Engineer
+ Google Professional Cloud Architect
**Experience**
+ Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience with database query languages (Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server).
+ Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
+ Experience administering, operating, maintaining, and securing large-scale enterprise databases in at least two projects within a large organization.
**Desired Experience and Skills**
+ Hands-on experience supporting DoD IT hosting solutions (minimum 5 years).
+ Proficiency with Oracle Database technologies (19c or above), including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management.
+ Familiarity with Linux/Unix (RHEL8 or above) environments for Oracle deployments.
+ Experience with Oracle Enterprise Monitoring (OEM 13c) tools.
+ Experience with SQL Server 2016 or newer, including upgrades, migrations, and cloud-native deployments.
+ Knowledge of cloud-hosted database solutions (Google, Azure, AWS, OCI).
+ Understanding of networking fundamentals (VPNs, firewalls, remote access) and database connectivity, replication, load balancing, and failover.
+ Proficiency in automation scripting and tools to support database administration tasks.
**Overview**
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our team.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
Visit us at **************** .
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The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.
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As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.
**Additional Job Information**
**WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Location: Remote
+ Type of environment: Remote
+ Noise level: Medium
+ Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
+ Amount of Travel: 10%
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
**WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE**
+ U.S. Citizen
+ Secret Clearance
**OTHER INFORMATION**
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact *************** for assistance.
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact *************** for assistance.
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**Job Locations** _US-VA | US-AZ | US-AR | US-CT | US-ID | US-IN | US-IA | US-KS | US-KY | US-LA | US-ME | ..._
**ID** _2025-8632_
**Category** _Systems Administrator/Engineer_
**Type** _Regular Full-Time_
Oracle Database Administrator
Database administrator job in Bettendorf, IA
Arconic is currently in search of ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR to join our Global Rolled Products Team in Bettendorf, IA. At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Manage Oracle databases (11g, 19c) located at the Davenport Works location through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
Manage PHP scripts and Pro C application for data processing between the Oracle databases and other systems.
Knowledgeable with the Oracle Linux OS to include support of RPM packages supporting ssh, sftp, email, RPC and alerting functionality.
Knowledgeable in security solutions with SSL certificates and password hashing.
Knowledgeable in data analysis and interpretation to develop process mapping, modeling, and documentation.
Configure and maintain database processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.
Implement and maintain robust backup & DR practices.
Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
Support Arconic Compliance activities by performing annual system testing for adherence to IT System and Audit requirements, assists audit teams and internal audit teams as required, and performs Disaster Recovery testing as required.
Key Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of the practical application of systems and technology. This includes knowledge of systems architecture, hardware, operations, and life cycle.
Develop an understanding of the business processes.
Demonstrate critical thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Operate within Arconic's IT standards and conventions. Ensure appropriate methodologies, support processes, and procedures are followed.
Develop and maintain strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrate ability to think through complex technical problems and identify and resolve gaps/risks.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, math, or related subject.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
5 years' minimum experience in a similar role.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field from an accredited institution.
Experience with backups, restores and recovery models.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality.
Ability to organize and plan work independently.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams.
Advanced knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure, and operations.
Strong relationship skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers, other analysts, and management.
Demonstrated proficiency in business modeling, process modeling, data modeling.
Ability to introduce new ideas and concepts that enhance the customer experience, streamline operations, and provide optimal security that fits the organization's needs.
Solid understanding of systems analysis, design, and programming techniques
Experience with translating business requirements into system functional and non-functional requirements.
Knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards, and best practices, including firewall rules, Active Directory, secure transmissions, and low-level security.
Knowledge of API or rest services integrations.
Auto-ApplyDatabase developer
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
Database developer to support front end systems (as needed by developers across the organization, in support of web services, third party, or internal development needs) to the exclusion of reporting needs by other departments. Developed code includes but is not limited to PL/SQL in the form of Triggers, Procedures, Functions, & Materialized Views. Generates custom driven applications for intra-department use for business users in a rapid application development platform (primarily APEX). Responsible for functional testing and deployment of code through the development life cycle. Works with end-users to obtain business requirements. Responsible for developing, testing, improving, and maintaining new and existing processes to help users retrieve data effectively. Collaborates with administrators and business users to provide technical support and identify new requirements.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Design stable, reliable and effective database processes.
Solve database usage issues and malfunctions.
Gather user requirements and identify new features.
Provide data management support to users.
Ensure all database programs meet company and performance requirements.
Research and suggest new database products, services, and protocols.
Requirements and skills
In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, security, and monitoring)
Excellent analytical and organization skills
An ability to understand front-end user requirements and a problem-solving attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
Stays informed regarding current computer technologies and relational database management systems with related business trends and developments.
Consults with respective IT management in analyzing business functions and management needs and seeks new and more effective solutions. Seeks out new systems and software that reduces processing time and/or provides better information availability and decision-making capability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $115,000- 128,000 yearly
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Required Knowledge
Considerable knowledge of on-line and design of computer applications.
Require Experience
One to three years of database development/administration experience.
Skills/Abilities
Strong creative and analytical thinking skills.
Well organized with strong project management skills.
Good interpersonal and supervisory abilities.
Ability to train and provide aid others.
CDP Database Analyst
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
SENIOR CDP DATA ANALYST - Help Build a Smarter Connected Digital Experience Salary: UP TO $140K + EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS *** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***
A nationally recognized company with a long history of success is launching a bold new digital initiative-and this is your opportunity to help shape it from the ground up.
This newly formed department is building a mobile-first product from scratch. It's a greenfield, 0-to-1 launch with the pace and creativity of a startup, backed by the resources and stability of a Fortune 500 parent. The first MVP is nearing launch, and we're assembling a team of 20 innovators to bring it to life.
As a Senior CDP Data Analyst, you'll be a key player in designing and evolving a custom-built Customer Data Platform. Your work will unify customer insights across systems and empower smarter, faster decision-making across the organization.
What You'll Be Doing
- Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to define data requirements and use cases.
- Design data models and integration logic to support a unified customer view.
- Analyze customer behavior across platforms to uncover insights and segmentation opportunities.
- Build dashboards and visualizations that drive strategic decisions.
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across the Customer Data Platform.
- Translate business needs into technical specifications and support iterative development.
- Advocate for data best practices and help standardize customer metrics across teams.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis, with a focus on customer data and cross-platform integration.
- Advanced skills in SQL and Python, R, or similar languages.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data warehousing.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
- Bonus: Experience with customer journey analytics, segmentation modeling, personalization strategies, and data privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA).
Why Join Now?
- Be part of a ground-floor team shaping a transformative digital product.
- Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with full executive support.
- Influence how data drives decisions across a nationally recognized organization.
- Enjoy the freedom to innovate-without legacy constraints.
*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-303-4654 or mobile: 515-771-8142. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. *** Requirements SQL Queries, Data Analysis, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Data Warehousing, Customer journey, Customer Journey Mapping, mobile, Customer Data Platform Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
Salesforce Administrator
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
Job DescriptionDescription:
Regenexx is at the cutting edge of medical technology as leaders in the field of interventional orthopedics. The Regenexx Corporate Program makes regenerative treatments more accessible by providing a pathway for adding coverage to self-insured health plans. Salesforce is one of the major organizational tools used to support various facets of the organization including our patient registry, our call center, B2B sales, Affiliate recruitment, R&D and ongoing account-management efforts. Salesforce Database administrators will work with the Affiliate Network, R&D, patient registry, and Technical Operations Lead to support Regenexx's Registry Salesforce environment by maintaining, developing, and implementing Salesforce functionality to support complex Registry processes and with other projects as assigned.
Job Functions
Help provide maintenance and support for Salesforce database and Affiliate Network applications
Support data analytics and reporting for various Registry and Affiliate Network needs
Maintain integration of Salesforce with current third-party applications
Identify opportunities to add greater functionality or efficiency
Build and maintain custom objects, fields, formulas, validation rules, and workflows
Work with technical team to make improvements and fix bugs in line with the patient registry and R&D needs
Work with third-party support resources to develop and deploy additional features and applications
Manage users, licenses, and profiles
Provide training and support for internal and external users
Maintain technical documentation, user training and support materials
Maintain database health and data integrity by reviewing and addressing duplicate and incomplete records
Requirements:
Qualifications
Ability to communicate and coordinate with and support multiple staff members with varying levels of technical expertise
Familiarity with the Salesforce platform including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, and Salesforce APIs. Tableau experience is a plus
Knowledge of Data Management best practices and a deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, data model, and security concepts
Familiar with development platforms, including IDEs, code repositories, Apex, Lightning Web Component development, APIs, SFDC UI options
Ability to quickly manage multiple priorities
Experience in programming languages along with experience working with relational databases is a plus
Familiarity with Healthcare data is preferred
Database Analyst/SQL DBA
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.
Job Description
Description:
This position is within our Enterprise Data & Analytics/Credit Risk Management Production Support Data Quality and Metrics team and provides support of critical month-end data loads data quality initiatives that support to the data mart, which is used by the Credit Risk Management business unit for CAR, CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis Review) and BASEL regulatory reporting, as well as other business critical reporting needs.
This position will play a senior lead role ensuring proper implementation of data quality during the creation and modification of data, according to data quality standards, guidelines, metrics and quality-expectations.
Defines rules to evaluate data quality and creates effective test plans.
Ensures accuracy, completeness, integrity, consistency, uniqueness and timeliness of data.
Executes Data Quality and Metrics team tests/assessments and data cleansing activities.
Serves as a liaison between the business and internal clients in managing the data loads for one or many portfolios, including execution of data load steps and active troubleshooting as needed to keep data loads on-schedule.
Leads proposal, design and implementation of data load process improvements to reduce speed to market and improve data quality for our customers.
Qualifications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following tasks:
Reviews data loaded into the data mart for accuracy
Recommends maintenance enhancements and data quality metric requirements for data processes to improve the accuracy of the data mart data
Reviews referential integrity and historical integrity of data mart data
Assist in determining root cause of data quality issues and recommending short term and long term solutions
Perform in depth testing and validation of key data quality issues identified by business partners and other users of the data mart
Investigate, troubleshoot and document source-to-target and other data issues from internal and external customers
Resolves data quality problems
Leads planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of process to support and improve the CLRTY database platform.
Leads consultation with and provides guidance to database users and client groups, often recommending tactical and strategic solutions.
Actively communicate data quality issues with multiple internal and external customers
Performs complex server-class database testing activities across various platforms and environments including one or more of the following:
Business requirement identification and analysis.
Conceptual, logical, and/or physical database design
Perform and create SQL queries to identify data issues.
Data modeling and/or mapping, mapping analysis.
Moderate to complex programming and coding to automate and/or support the database environment, SQL query creation and testing.
Analyze, query and manipulate data according to defined business rules and procedures
Performance monitoring and tuning.
Evaluate large datasets for quality and accuracy
Work with programmers to correct data quality errors
Determine root cause for data quality errors and make recommendations for long-term solutions
Research and determine scope and complexity of issue so as to identify steps to fix issue
Analyzing database data quality metrics and assisting with capacity planning data quality dashboard output and review.
Ensure adherence to data quality standards, Identify areas of improvement
Planning, testing, configuration and execution of installations, upgrades and migrations, SQL queries associated with key data issues found by customers.
Implementing security controls
Implementing an indexing strategy to support both effective data loads, and well as user extraction of data.
Leads mentors and/or provides guidance to less experienced database analysts, including guidance for troubleshooting escalated issues.
Participate in the development of data/database architectures and management policies, procedures and standards.
May lead moderately complex projects.
The selected candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:
Ability and knowledge for effectively interacting with data users, managers and other stakeholders
Ability to identify and describe the complex data issues between technology and business partners
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
Ability to provide leadership by coaching, training, and mentoring
Ability to identify business needs and deliver solutions in close partnership with line of business and technology
Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management
Ability to actively lead oneself and implement ideas in a cross-functional team environment.
Required Qualification:
5+ years database design and administration experience
5+ years of experience writing Microsoft SQL Server relational database queries, stored procedures ,query optimization and performance tuning
5+ years MS SQL server experience
5+ years of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Programming experience RQO0005045
5+ years of working with and/or writing ETL (Extract, Transform,Load) in a data warehouse environment
Desired Qualification:
5+ years of working with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) experience
5+ years of Knowledge of Ab Initio experience ETL and Data Quality tool
3+ years of financial services industry experience
Knowledge of QA practices, Data Quality process improvements
Knowledge of research methods, data analysis using SAS or other data quality tools
Knowledge and understanding of Agile
Knowledge and understanding of database troubleshooting
Knowledge and understanding of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Knowledge and understanding of credit risk management
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Additional Desired
Experience with Visual Basic script, SSIS expressions.
Strong working knowledge and ability to use SAS, Excel, Microsoft office products and other tools to support report generation and on-going maintenance.
Additional Information
For more information, please contact
Meher Prerana
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Lead Database Administrator
Database administrator job in Sac City, IA
It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Position Purpose:
The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems.
You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met.
This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages.
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
* Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines.
* Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring.
* Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance.
* Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments
* Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues.
* Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary.
* Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution.
* Stay Current on emerging technologies
* Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions
* Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required education and experience:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
* 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration.
* 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI
* 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge
* 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
* PowerShell Scripting experience
* Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to
* Query Processing and Optimization
* Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times
* Indexing Mechanisms
* Types, Maintenance and impact
* Transaction Management
* Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc.
* Storage Architecture
* Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc.
* Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform.
* Backup and Recovery
* Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc.
* Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies.
* Security and Access Control
* Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc.
* Monitoring and Performance Tuning
* Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc.
* Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic
* Maintenance and Housekeeping
* Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management.
* Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups.
* Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
* No management experience is required.
Preferred education and experience:
* Knowledge in Snowflake Administration
* Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus
* Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory
Additional eligibility requirements:
* An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn
* You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
* Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team.
Travel required:
* Travel is potential to be 10% of time
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salesforce Administrator
Database administrator job in West Des Moines, IA
Job DescriptionSalary:
Managed Services Salesforce Admin
Hybrid - West Des Moines, IA | Full-Time Position
*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About Tractor Zoom
At Tractor Zoom, were on a mission to transform how the ag industry buys, sells, and values equipment.
We connect dealers, farmers, lenders, and auctioneers through one intelligent platform that delivers real-time data, powerful insights, and faster paths to action. Whether you're in the field, on the lot, or behind the deskwe help you price smarter, move faster, and sell more.
With data from over 65% of U.S. used equipment listings, Tractor Zoom is the #1 Sales Tech in agriculture, providing unmatched visibility into the market. From streamlining valuations to automating workflows, our solutions are designed to fuel smarter decisions and unlock growth for every player in the equipment lifecycle.
Were Looking for an A Player
As a Managed Services Salesforce Admin, you will be a key member of the Managed Services team, responsible for providing expert-level support to our customers using our Salesforce-based product. You will work closely with clients to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and optimize the performance of our application built on the Salesforce platform. This role ensures that clients receive a seamless and high-quality experience with both our product and the underlying Salesforce platform.
The ideal candidate is Salesforce certified and has experience working in the Salesforce platform. They should be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills, and analytical abilities. They can also communicate effectively with customers and translate technical language into laymans terms.
Responsibilities:
Maintain deep knowledge of our Salesforce-based application to support customers effectively, including configurations, integrations, and customizations.
Diagnose, prioritize, and resolve technical problems, ensuring minimal disruption to the customers operations.
Gather needs and requirements of customers and design high quality solutions in Salesforce via custom objects, custom fields, workflows, and processes.
Manage Salesforce users, profiles, roles, permission sets and other administrative responsibilities.
Generate and analyze simple and complex reports from Salesforce.
Perform testing of system enhancements within a test environment and other quality assurance tasks.
Work closely with engineering and development teams to escalate unresolved issues or bugs, ensuring timely resolution.
Provide ongoing training and support to customers, creating knowledge base articles and user guides as needed.
Monitor the health and performance of the application and underlying Salesforce platform, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
Identify trends in customer issues and provide feedback to the product team for future enhancements and improvements.
Ensure all tickets are handled within the agreed-upon SLAs and follow internal processes for ticket management.
Collaborate with the Customer Success team to ensure clients are getting the most out of the platform and understand its full capabilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree or Associates degree, or equivalent experience.
1-3 years professional work experience.
Passion for learning, problem solving and customer service.
Strong understanding of Salesforce, including Lightning Experience, configuration, and administration. Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Advanced Administrator, or similar) are highly desired.
Proficiency in troubleshooting software and Salesforce-related issues, including basic knowledge of Apex, Visualforce, Flows, and integrations.
A customer-first mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service and building long-term client relationships.
Proficient in MS Excel, Google apps, other commonly used business applications; demonstrated ability to learn new systems.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies preferred.
Experience with Salesforce managed services or product support preferred.
Benefits:
80% Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Covered
401k Program
11 Paid Holidays
Unlimited PTO
Competitive Salary
Company Stock
Performance Based Culture
Hybrid Schedule: 4 days in office and 1 day remote
Tractor Zoom Culture
We are a small but mighty team of driven, out-of-the-box thinkers that are hungry for information. We are not only passionate about identifying customer pain points but inspired to solve them. Our values unite us and help us work together toward our common goals. Were a customer first organization knowing they are ultimately the end users of our products and technology.
If youre interested in making a difference and seeing your efforts directly impact
the trajectory of a company. Come join us!
Senior Software Application Administrator
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a Senior Application Software Administrator to design, deploy, and support middleware technologies-primarily JBoss EAP, Apache HTTP Server, and Apache Tomcat-in Windows environments. This role ensures strong performance, scalability, security, and reliability across our application ecosystem.
This is a remote position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform work submitted by the project when reporting application issues such as performance and service availability.
- Application service management for all managed instances which includes monitoring request for compliance with corporate change policy standards.
- Manage the execution of all environmental changes such as deployments or key configuration changes performed outside the application.
- Manage the shutdown, recovery and testing of all impacted applications during Operating System patching cycles.
- Perform new environment startups and builds which comply with the application administration build standards.
- Manage application administrations and user provisioning as required or when these tasks cannot be delegated without introducing stability issues within the supported solution.
- Participate in after- hours support for assistance in production recovery or time sensitive changes which can only occur outside of standard business hours.
- Provide cross team mentoring and training to assist in propagating application knowledge to the junior team members and assist in strengthening their skills to avoid accidental application impacts to supported environments.
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain middleware platforms across all environments.
- Perform patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
- Monitor and tune system performance; coordinate with vendors as needed.
- Document architectures, configurations, and procedures.
- Support new project planning and deployments.
- Participate in disaster recovery activities.
- Manage SSL certificates and security configurations.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Weblogic, Tomcat or TC server and apache experience.
- In-depth knowledge of administration in a UNIX (Solaris) or Linux (RHEL) command-line environment.
- Proficient in writing and maintaining Unix shell scripts to automate system tasks.
- Experience with Puppet/Ansible or equivalent technologies.
- Optimize application performance by tuning application server components
- Thorough understanding of architectural elements required to support large installations and maintain high availability such as clustering, and load balancing w.r.t above listed applications.
- Able to work in fast paced environments and have understanding of programming environments.
- Proactive, can-do attitude whose actions work toward continuous process improvement.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, knowledge sharing, collaborative and mentoring skills.
- Superior troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
- Must be able to write effective technical documents and reports as a primary focus of daily duties.
- Excellent communication ability (verbal, written, and presentation) and a effective team player.
- Experience supporting all phases of the system development life cycle including development, testing, QA and production.
- Must exercise effective judgment and follow established procedures in support of production, 24x7, and other critical environments.
- Experience in installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Kofax Capture solutions a plus.
- Experience within supporting one or more of the following application instances desired: LifeRay, Crystal Report Server, Siebel CRM, OBIEE, OID, Oracle Forms and Reports, JIRA, IBM SmartCloud, Comodo TFA, InQuira, OnDemand, MicroStrategy, Hyperic, OEM, F5 and/or VMware Ops Center.
- Relevant industry certifications (Java, Unix/Linux, MCSE, Application Server, Database, Image Capture) preferred.
- Familiar with Microsoft IIS administration, configuration, and deployments for .NET applications preferred.
- Experience with database related utilities and tools such as Oracle SQL*Plus, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager, and Microsoft Data Sources preferred.
- Knowledge of government sponsored health care programs and systems preferred.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Hands-on JBoss and Apache server experience.
- Strong Windows application infrastructure background.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong communication skills.
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and current residency.
- Ability to obtain a 6C Public Trust clearance and pass a background check.
- Must not be in default on federal student loans.
- Must obtain and maintain a PIV-I card (travel covered by Maximus).
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Patching and deploying Apache Tomcat and JBoss.
- Integrating COTS products and ETL solutions.
- Implementing SSO and two-factor authentication.
- Web and object-oriented programming knowledge (JavaScript, Java, HTML, XML, Perl, web services, IIS, ASP.NET).
- Scripting for automation (PowerShell, Perl).
- VMware or Hyper-V experience.
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
100,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
110,000.00
Temporary Engineer, Systems & Infrastructure Administrator
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking a Temporary Systems Engineer, Systems & Infrastructure Administrator for a nine-month assignment to join our Digital Nexus technology organization.
Responsibilities:
* Provide administration, maintenance, configuration, and ongoing support of server infrastructure hosting Enterprise Applications running on Windows and Linux operating systems
* Resolve complex enterprise system hardware and software problems; collaborate with peer teams and vendors to coordinate solutions
* Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures; interface with business clients and technology staff to implement solutions that meet business needs and address impact of new or revised applications on existing infrastructure; including the installation and testing of new enterprise system software and hardware releases
* Work directly with users to prioritize requests and frequently update users to make certain that they are informed of progress and estimated delivery timeframe
* Effectively coordinate support escalation communication; participate in the development and maintenance of appropriate project technical documentation including design, configuration, installation
* Coordinate end-to-end application testing, defect management, change and release management and escalation processes with the ability to work in a production support environment providing on-call support, including off hours and weekend support
Qualifications:
* Minimum one year of recent experience operating in a large enterprise environment and understanding of implementation of systems at scale; technical skills in Windows Server and Linux operating systems and working knowledge of SANs
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft technologies including IIS, Microsoft Cluster Service, Certificates and PowerShell; experience in the various editions of VMware VSphere and Cisco UCS platform administration is a plus; strong troubleshooting skills using built in Windows OS tools, such as Event Logs, Perfmon, NetSH, PowerShell
* Ability to automate normal tasks i.e. PowerShell, Python, and experience with deploying software across the server estate
* Experience with Datadog, SCOM, Qualys, and ServiceNow is a plus
* Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
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Distinguished Engineer, Database Engineering
Database administrator job in Des Moines, IA
**Our Company** At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That's why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers-and our customers' customers-to make better, more confident decisions. The world's top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.
**What You'll Do**
We are seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead the next generation technical vision and architecture for our core database engine, for massive scalability, elasticity, and resilience at Teradata. This role will serve with technical authority, driving innovation, influencing technology decisions across the organization, and ensuring our platform can dynamically scale to meet evolving product requirements.
The ideal candidate is an expert in databases and query engines running in an elastic cloud environment, has a deep understanding of the current market landscape, including the strengths and limitations of other cloud database providers. The candidate should also have a good knowledge of cloud capabilities and their ongoing evolution, to be able to make use of them. The ability to make use of AI to achieve better performance is a plus.
Responsibilities
+ Define and evolve the architectural blueprint for a highly elastic, highly scalable and elastic cloud database.
+ Develop frameworks and systems that support autoscaling and cost-aware elasticity.
+ Maintain a working understanding of cloud provider offerings (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and relevant industry tooling, including their performance characteristics, constraints, and roadmap directions.
+ Evaluate emerging technologies, vendor solutions, and open-source projects, identifying opportunities and gaps relative to our needs.
+ Influence long-term engineering strategy, collaborating with product, operations, and security teams to align architectural decisions with business goals.
**Who You'll Work With**
You will lead a team of senior technical architects; drive technical vision and execution.
**What Makes You a Qualified Candidate**
+ 15+ years in database internals, query optimization, query executions.
+ 10+ years in large-scale distributed systems in the cloud.
+ Proven track record architecting high-scale, elastic systems.
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills.
**What You Will Bring**
+ Experience with AI for database optimization.
+ Contributions to open-source cloud infrastructure projects.
+ Prior Distinguished Engineer or Principal Engineer experience in a database or large-scale cloud-native organization.
+ Experience with Teradata, Snowflake, Databricks, or other similar systems.
**Why We Think You'll Love Teradata**
We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.
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Pay Rate: *********** - *********** - *********** Annually
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance.
Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here: **************************************************
Infrastructure Administrator
Database administrator job in Dubuque, IA
Responsibilities The IT Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for maintaining and improving the organization's technology infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient systems that support both staff and client services. This position requires a balance of technical expertise, proactive planning, and a compassionate understanding of the behavioral health environment. The Administrator oversees network, server, and cloud environments, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), and on-premises Active Directory, ensuring that systems remain secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. Additional responsibilities include:
* Infrastructure Management
* Manage and maintain all servers, network hardware, and associated systems to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
* Oversee installation, configuration, and support of IT systems, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure.
* Administer and optimize hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments, ensuring consistent identity, access, and security management.
* Manage Microsoft 365 tenant (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune) including licensing, compliance, and data lifecycle management.
* Security & Compliance
* Implement and maintain security controls such as Conditional Access, MFA, and role-based access policies.
* Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other data protection requirements.
* Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, apply timely patches, and maintain a strong security posture.
* Assist in developing cybersecurity awareness and data protection practices among staff.
* Operational Support
* Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and mentorship to help desk or support staff.
* Document infrastructure, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
* Collaborate with program and departmental leadership to assess and address technology needs.
* Continuity & Improvement
* Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
* Research emerging technologies and recommend strategic upgrades that improve efficiency and security.
* Support ongoing projects related to cloud adoption, network modernization, and IT service delivery improvements.
* Participate in IT governance initiatives and asset lifecycle planning.
* Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may substitute for education.
Experience:
* Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure administration or systems management.
* Experience in a nonprofit, behavioral health, or healthcare environment preferred.
Knowledge/Skills:
* Demonstrated hands-on experience with:
* Microsoft Entra ID / Azure Active Directory
* Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
* Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune)
* Windows Server, PowerShell scripting, and Group Policy
* Firewalls, VPNs, and networking fundamentals
* Strong understanding of network, server, and cloud architecture.
* Familiarity with ITIL framework and service management best practices.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Clear and empathetic communication skills, reflecting the mission-driven culture of behavioral health organizations.
Licenses/Certifications:
* CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (or equivalent).
* Mandatory Reporter of Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter required.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:
* Health Insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
* Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
* 10 paid holidays
* 80 hours sick time
* 2 wellness days
* Staff development and training
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
* Employer paid CEU's through Relias
* PerkSpot- employee discount program
* Employee assistance program
* Advancement opportunities
About the Organization
Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We're a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.
COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required*