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  • Database Administrator

    Hyve Solutions 3.9company rating

    Database administrator job in Fremont, CA

    Hyve Solutions is seeking experienced Database Administrators to join our global DBA team. You will be responsible for managing and supporting a diverse portfolio of database technologies across 400+ instances, including Sybase, MySQL, Vertica, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, DB2, Hive, and ClickHouse. These roles will focus exclusively on supporting Hyve Solutions' database infrastructure. Other Possible Locations: Greenville, SC and Clearwater, FL Key Responsibilities Perform advanced database administration tasks for Sybase, MySQL, Vertica, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL. This includes installation, configuration, replication setup, version upgrades, patch management, performance monitoring, and advanced troubleshooting. Support both on-prem and cloud-hosted environments (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL, etc.). Forecast storage, IOPS, and compute requirements for current and future workloads. Implement and maintain scalable, resilient database infrastructure to support business growth and high-throughput applications. Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies, including clustering, Always On availability groups, logical and physical replication, backup/restore validation, and geo-redundancy. Conduct DR drills and BCP testing. Perform database schema and object design, DDL scripting, stored procedure/function development, testing, and deployment using version-controlled pipelines. Implement routine maintenance plans including reorgs, update stats, and index optimization. Review and optimize complex SQL and database code in Sybase, MySQL, Vertica, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL. Implement query rewrites, index tuning, and system-level tuning (buffer pool sizing, parallelism, I/O tuning) to resolve deep performance bottlenecks. Support application developers with database analysis, ER modeling, schema changes, controlled test data setup, data masking, bulk data loads, legacy data restoration, and SQL tuning. Actively participate in code reviews and performance testing. Collaborate on database design and optimization with development teams, including indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and workload balancing. Recommend improvements based on profiling and AWR-like reports. Conduct regular database maintenance, patching, and security hardening, including encryption (at rest/in-transit), auditing, user role reviews, vulnerability scanning, and timely remediation. Lead incident response and root cause analysis for database-related outages. Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts (e.g., in Bash, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible) to streamline database operations, backups, deployments, and monitoring tasks. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for DevOps alignment. Enforce best practices and execute large-scale database upgrades and migrations, including cross-platform (e.g., Solaris to Linux, Sybase to MySQL, SAP to CIS, or on-prem to cloud), version upgrades, collation changes, and data movement across heterogeneous systems. Validate with rollback strategies and cutover rehearsal. Enforce database development and operational standards, including naming conventions, CI checks, DR documentation, and security baselines. Maintain database to compliance with industry regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) and internal audit requirements. Education: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Experience: - Minimum 5 years of experience with enterprise-level database environments. Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Sybase, MySQL, Vertica, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL. - Experience with performance tuning, replication, backup/recovery, and high availability. - Familiarity with cloud database platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell). - Understanding of database security, compliance, and governance. Preferred Attributes - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills under pressure. - Excellent communication skills in English (additional regional language skills are a plus). - Willingness to work in shifts and be available for on-call support as needed. Working Conditions - Professional office environment. - May require shift work and occasional non-standard hours. - On-call availability required. - Minimal travel expected. Hyve Perks Every Day is Casual Day • Company Discounts • Community Involvement Opportunities • Profit Sharing • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • 401k • FSA & HSA • Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Live Well Work Well Program • And More
    $100k-133k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Database Administrators (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)

    Mercor

    Database administrator job in Reno, NV

    Mercor is recruiting **Database Administrators who work in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector** as independent contractors working on a research project **for one of the world's top AI companies. ** This project involves using your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation as a Database Administrator. Applicants must: - Have **4+ years full-time work experience** as a Database Administrator; and - **Be based in the US, UK, or Canada** Here are more details about the role: - We aim to make **the hourly compensation rate offered to you competitive based on your professional background and geographic location** (please note that the listed hourly compensation scale is for U. S. -based applicants and that that scale will differ depending on where a candidate is geographically based) - The work is **fully asynchronous** and can be done around your schedule - This project requires that you be able to commit a **minimum of 15 hours per week** - The work **will last for approximately 3-4 weeks after you begin the project** - Please note you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for this project and that we **cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers** With respect to pay and legal status: - **We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role** - We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log - You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor - Please note that we **cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates**
    $76k-106k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Senior Database Administrator

    San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS 4.1company rating

    Database administrator job in San Diego, CA

    Maintaining efficiency and economy in operations management requires flexibility in job assignments. While each employee shall have a primary responsibility for the job in which that employee has been hired or later promoted to, each employee may be expected to perform other jobs from time to time. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Information Technology Operations Manager, the Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the MS SQL server database infrastructure and dependent systems. The Senior DBA acts as the primary technical resource for database integrity, backup and restoration, and performance monitoring. Application Review: Priority will be given to applications received by December 5, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Essential Functions Administers, monitors, maintains, upgrades and troubleshoots existing database infrastructure across development, testing, and production database environments. Designs, implements, and improves new database infrastructure components, applications, interfaces, replications, SSIS packages, stored procedures, etc. Develops, documents, and maintains enterprise best practices standards and procedures for database creation, upgrades, patches, backups, restoration, replication, index maintenance, tuning, monitoring, alerting, and security. Performs and monitors regular data imports from disparate internal and external systems, ranging from fully automated to manual processes, in order to meet the MTS operational reporting requirements. Performs required server and software patches in conjunction with Datacenter Operations schedules and System Administrators (may require after-hours support). Establishes and maintains security and access controls for MTS database systems, applications, data, indexes, database services, replication packages, and processes in conjunction with Datacenter Operations and System Administrators. Creates and maintains documentation for databases, database infrastructure and database processes and procedures. Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following: Evaluates emerging database technologies and recommends adoption strategies to improve scalability and performance. Architects and manages high-availability and disaster recovery solutions using SQL Server Always On and cloud-native tools. Leads strategic planning and implementation of database technologies across on-premises and cloud environments. Maintains business critical replication infrastructure, including legacy systems. Designs and executes database queries and data analysis in response to requests from MTS departments. Creates and maintains documentation for databases, database infrastructure and database processes and procedures. Collaborates with IT staff, MTS departments, and SAP support personnel in the design, development, tuning and troubleshooting of database infrastructure, services, servers and applications. Contributes to the IT Disaster Recovery Plan through yearly review and update. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations; ability to read, understand and apply MTS policies, regulations and union labor contracts; ability to write letters, memoranda and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct English; ability to speak clearly, distinctly and effectively in person-to-person or small group situations using tact and diplomacy; ability to coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions and delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel; ability to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments by deadlines without detailed instructions; skill in verifying the accuracy and completeness of forms and reports; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and use other software that MTS might have or acquire; exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to individuals or groups with varying technical understanding; exceptional organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills; exceptional interpersonal skills and understanding of customer relationship management; exceptional collaborative and team-centric working style; good stress-management coping skills and ability to work well under pressure. Special Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of: MS SQL Server 2014/16/19/22 Azure SQL Database Windows Server 2016/19/22/25 T-SQL and writing and maintaining scripts and queries MS SSIS, DTS, triggers and stored procedures Reporting tools, in particular MS SSRS and Business Objects. Extract Transform Load (ETL) process Enterprise Data Warehouse concepts, MS SQL Server enterprise database administration standards, processes and procedures. Enterprise MS SQL backup and disaster-recovery processes, procedures, policies and best practices (experience with CommVault desirable). Performance tuning, design and implementation of high availability database architecture. Oracle is a plus. Physical Requirements The successful candidate must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the job such as walking, stooping, sitting, bending, reaching for overhead files and occasional lifting (must be able to lift up to 15 pounds). Must be able to perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer and 10-key. Work will at times require more than 8 hours per day or an irregular work week to perform the essential duties of the position. Duties will be performed primarily in an office type environment and must be able to work on-call. Experience/Education/Certificates/Licenses Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or related field. Must have a minimum of six (6) years of experience administering MS SQL server databases in an enterprise environment. Experience with managing data integrity and replication, monitoring database health and security, tuning database objects, ETL systems and storage capacity planning is required. Prior experience as the strategic leader in database architecture, cloud integration, performance optimization is a plus. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License or be able to utilize alternative transportation when needed to perform job-related essential functions. Current Certifications in one or more of the following are highly desirable: Microsoft Certified Database Administration (MCDBA) (Legacy) Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate GENERAL: Must satisfactorily pass all applicable post-offer examinations, including but not limited to a pre-employment physical conducted by an independent medical provider, a comprehensive criminal background check, and, when applicable, a pre-employment drug test as required by MTS Board Policy 35. SALARY RANGE: The anticipated starting pay for this position is between $113,000 - $130,000. This range represents the expected starting salaries for new hires, typically within the lower to mid-portion of the overall salary range, which encompasses the full potential earnings for the role. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the anticipated hiring range may reach out to the Talent Acquisition Specialist facilitating this recruitment for more information. Salary offers are based on factors such as the knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant experience of the successful candidate, while taking into account internal equity, budget constraints, and other market factors. This position is in salary grade #13, which has a minimum of $112,095 and a maximum of $159,175. Salary grades are typically adjusted annually to ensure they remain market competitive. DISCLAIMER: The above-described job elements are intended to indicate the general nature and levels of work being performed by employees assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. EEO is The Law - Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled MTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an ongoing commitment to treat all people, including customers, co-workers and the public at large, with dignity and respect. As a public transportation agency, MTS is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities in which we work and live. MTS supports and promotes an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. MTS recruits, hires, trains and promotes individuals without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and military status, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. MTS encourages veterans, military spouses and people from different backgrounds to apply for open positions for which they are interested. Additionally, MTS employees are encouraged to refer qualified candidates from all backgrounds and age groups. At MTS, we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team.
    $113k-130k yearly 4d ago
  • Oracle ERP Fusion Admin

    ITC Infotech

    Database administrator job in Watsonville, CA

    This role will be part of a growing team responsible for maintaining and supporting all aspects of the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP applications. The Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Administrator is responsible for supporting Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, EPM & OTM application deployment administration and managing the SaaS Oracle applications. This role will also require strong knowledge on supporting user access, auditing, and custom role security design. In addition, this role requires experience in managing the Oracle application environments with supporting refreshes, outages, system monitoring, configurations, and patching. Lastly, the role requires supporting technical object migrations including BIP, ESS, BICC and OIC as required. We are looking for a candidate with an in-depth understanding of Oracle Fusion Cloud, experience in ERP implementations, and a team player and leader that is reliable, enthusiastic, committed, creative, and customer focused. This role also requires strong collaboration skills to focus on a diverse palette of technical and operational work in a continuously evolving environment. Key Responsibilities: Effectively support Oracle Cloud ERP, EPM, and OTM SaaS environments, configurations, user access and auditing, and instance patching. Focus on managing Oracle refreshes and patches as needed. Delivering instances back to working condition to users. Support user security and roles within Oracle Fusion Cloud, OTM, EPM and guide users as needed to provide proper access to proper functionality. Manage auditing for users and access for ERP, EPM and OTM ensuring access violations are to a minimum in Oracle RMC. Manage Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP application such as completing configurations, migrate reporting objects, and OIC objects as needed. Work with Oracle to perform System/Service Maintenance Tasks, Back Up and Recovery of Oracle Fusion Applications. Monitor Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, OTM, and EPM applications performance and architecture and maintain the Oracle Fusion Cloud reliability, integrity, and recoverability. Support activities related to patching/critical updates/downtime for ERP, EPM, and OTM Work with internal staff, third-party vendors, and Oracle to update and communicate environment maintenance schedules, refresh schedules, and outages. View and monitor service requests and service notifications related to patching/critical updates/downtime. Assist technical team members in managing Oracle Fusion Cloud instance configurations and enterprise applications. Support all issues related to Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (ERP, EPM & OTM) Partner with Security, Network, Development and Product Teams to identify issues, driving issue resolution. Implement configurations as needed for Oracle SaaS Applications to support production and development changes. Migrate technical SaaS and PaaS objects such as OIC, BIP, BICC, and ESS jobs Follow up on service requests in MOS as needed to complete issues resolution Complete Service Now tickets as required to support users as needed under agreed SLA Job Requirements: 8+ years of overall ERP Administration Experience 3+ years of experience administering Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications ERP, EPM & OTM Experience in at least one implementations of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications (ERP) Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is preferred. Experience in leading full Oracle Cloud ERP Implementation projects involving Requirements, Design, Testing and Roll-out. Working experience with supporting OIC and VBCS. Understand integration patterns to support administrative integrations used in DevOps. Must have experience with Oracle RMC and securing Oracle SaaS Applications. Must understand patching Oracle SaaS environments and how Oracle does releases. Have experience migrating configurations, importing and exporting backups into Oracle SaaS Applications. Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). About US: ITC Infotech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. ITC infotech is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
    $92k-130k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Database Architect

    Red Oak Technologiesarchitect DBA

    Database administrator job in Mountain View, CA

    Remote in these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT Our team is experiencing great growth and we are in need of adding a Software Engineer (Developer Experience) to help with the new initiatives. This position is heavily utilizing Terraform and Kubernetes, you will be focused on working with newer technologies and solving problems related to Infrastructure-as-Code, CI, and CD. This position will be Database focused and will participate in our cloud initiatives to utilize Kubernetes. Job Responsibilities Contribute to HA Open Source Database solutions utilizing MariaDB, Postgres, and TiDB. Revisit current architecture and make recommendations for any improvements or gaps in the designs. Must understand importance of protecting data and ensure even for non production environments to make sure the data is properly backed up and protected Help with any slow queries or other optimizations that can increase the performance of our databases. Be open to expanding into other areas such as Redis or foundation DB. Willingness to work with team to work on Infrastructure as Code principles to automate all activities Must be willing to handle on call responsibilities Still work with the team to try to find solutions that we can best support based on our existing infrastructure as code technologies Can not rely strictly on cloud based DB solutions Skills and Competencies Experience running MariaDB HA workloads Experience with running Postgres in HA setting Experience with being able to recover from issues such as replication failures Understanding of CICD pipeline concepts Developer experience with Golang and python or similar programming languages Some experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code methodologies Be comfortable in a Linux Based environment (rocky/centos/RHEL and Ubuntu) Familiar with configuration management tools (Ansible preferred) Able to communicate effectively with members of the team in different time zones and cross-functionals teams including DevOps, Architects, and business stakeholders. Basic project management skills to manage tasks, timelines, and priorities effectively. The ability to analyze data and metrics to make data-driven decisions for optimizing cloud resources and performance. Able to communicate effectively with members of the team in different time zones Ability to analyze complex problems and come up with effective solutions in a cloud context. Ownership -Take ownership of projects, ensuring excellence in execution and accountability for results. Foster a sense of responsibility and pride in delivering high-quality work. Innovation- Drive innovation by proposing and implementing creative solutions to challenges. Stay abreast of industry trends and technologies, bringing fresh ideas to the table. Customer focus - Understand and prioritize customer needs, striving to exceed expectations in every interaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of customer-centric solutions. Teamwork - Embrace a collaborative and inclusive approach, working seamlessly with colleagues to achieve common goals. Red Oak Technologies is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all walks of life. See what it's like to be at the top; connect with one of our recruiters and apply today. Let us help you find your next career opportunity! JOIN RED OAK TECHNOLOGIES! Learn what it's like to be a Red Oak Consultant! Red Oak Five (Core Values): Relationships First | Exceptional Quality and Service | Unwavering Integrity and Trust | Be Easy To Do Business With | Respect Everyone
    $87k-127k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Informatica Database Administrator

    ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

    Database administrator job in Carson City, NV

    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.
    $120.1k-183k yearly 43d ago
  • Senior Database Administrator

    Highmark Health 4.5company rating

    Database administrator job in Carson City, NV

    *****CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)***** We are seeking a Database Administrator with experience in PostgreSQL databases within Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server on-prem environment. This role involves comprehensive support for database projects, encompassing design, implementation, and optimization, as well as critical production support to ensure high availability and performance. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for collaborating effectively with third-party vendors and other internal teams to integrate and support database solutions. + **Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Expertise:** + Proficient in managing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud SQL environment. + Experience with Cloud SQL administration tasks, including provisioning, configuration, scaling, backup and recovery, and monitoring. + Familiarity with PostgreSQL specific features, performance tuning, and troubleshooting in a cloud context. + **SQL Server Administration:** + Knowledge in SQL Server administration, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades. + SQL Server performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization. + Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server (e.g., AlwaysOn Availability Groups, log shipping, replication). + **Database Design and Development Support:** + Ability to collaborate with development teams on database schema design, data modeling, and query development best practices. + Experience in reviewing and optimizing SQL code for performance and efficiency across both PostgreSQL and SQL Server. + **Monitoring and Alerting:** + Proficiency in setting up and maintaining database monitoring tools and alerts to ensure optimal performance and availability. + Experience with tools relevant to both Cloud SQL (e.g., Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging) and SQL Server. + Knowledge of SolarWinds is a plus + **Security and Compliance:** + Understanding of database security best practices, including user and role management, encryption, and data masking. + Knowledge of compliance requirements relevant to healthcare data (e.g., HIPAA) is a significant plus. + **Automation and Scripting:** + Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating routine DBA tasks and deployments. + Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, Terraform and tools is beneficial. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** + Take a lead role to create, develop, and review the physical model created from the logical model, ensuring that the detailed physical design of data structures and databases complies with standards, guidelines and procedures recommended for all aspects of more complex data modeling, database design, and maintenance. + Take a lead role to provide support for application staff and business areas regarding more complex database implementations, which could include a customized in-house database and/or a third party application package. + Establish automated monitor mechanism for space and database availability conditions. Establish best practices for database and application high availability through the use of third party technologies and through the exploitation of various database features. + Take a lead role in providing applications support for staff, as well as, outside division to answer questions and resolve problems related to the DBMS technology and computing platform such as Z/OS, UNIX, Linux, and Windows + Take a lead role in conducting root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems impacting more complex application and/or database availability and service levels. + Contact vendor support when necessary to facilitate application development and client problem resolution with optimum speed and efficiency. + Provide after hours and weekend support as required for on call responsibilities, database refreshes, testing, technology upgrades, and other off hour assignments. + Take a lead role and participates in establishing and maintaining technical standards, departmental procedures, and other technical documentation as required. Assure compliance to required Corporate standards, procedures, guidelines and processes, including audits. + Take a lead role in identifying, developing, and providing technology training to the application developers of the organization (formal and informal). + Participate in staff training opportunities (formal and informal) relative to rules, procedures, and standards for the access and maintenance of shared data resources. + Take a lead role and participates as assigned to intra and inter-departmental project initiatives. + Participate as assigned in the testing and recommendation of more complex tools and utilities to improve the effectiveness of managing and supporting the database environments. + Maintain contacts with other DBA professionals externally in other Health Insurance/Health Care industries and/or other industries to maintain a perspective of current trends and best practices. + Other duties as assigned or requested. **EDUCATION** **Minimum** + High school diploma GED **Substitutions** + None **Preferred** + None **EXPERIENCE** **Required** + 3-5 years of experience in Information Technology **Preferred** + Health insurance business knowledge. **LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS** **Required** + None **Preferred** + Vendor DBA Certifications for the relevant DBMS **Language (Other than English):** None **Travel Requirement:** 0% - 25% **PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS** **Position Type** Remote 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 Rarely **_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:** $67,500.00 **Pay Range Maximum:** $126,000.00 _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._ Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at ***************************** California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Req ID: J271136
    $67.5k-126k yearly 38d ago
  • Database Administrator 3-IT

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Database administrator job in Carson City, NV

    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.
    $79.1k-158.2k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Database developer

    Lockheed Martin 4.8company rating

    Database administrator job in Reno, NV

    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.
    $115k-128k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Senior Software Application Administrator

    Maximus 4.3company rating

    Database administrator job in Reno, NV

    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
    $56k-83k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Distinguished Engineer, Database Engineering

    Teradata 4.5company rating

    Database administrator job in Carson City, NV

    **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. \#LI-CP2 Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. 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: **************************************************
    $114k-165k yearly est. 9d ago
  • Database Administrators

    Mercor

    Database administrator job in Santa Cruz, CA

    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.
    $90-100 hourly 18d ago
  • Associate Architect - Oracle PaaS Administrator

    Highmark Health 4.5company rating

    Database administrator job in Carson City, NV

    *****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._ Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at ***************************** California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Req ID: J273116
    $57.7k-107.8k yearly 3d ago
  • Database Administrator 2-IT

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Database administrator job in Carson City, NV

    Building off our Cloud momentum, Oracle has formed a new organization - Oracle Health Applications & Infrastructure. This team will focus on product development and product strategy for Oracle Health while building out a complete platform supporting modernized, automated healthcare. This is a net new line of business, constructed with an entrepreneurial spirit that promotes an energetic and creative environment. We are unencumbered and will need your contribution to make it a world-class engineering center with a focus on excellence. The Healthcare platform is an exciting team working at the intersection of infrastructure and applications, leveraging OCI to transform some of the largest healthcare applications in the industry. We are making healthcare better for everyone. To support this vision, we are building a platform that manages the end-to-end lifecycle, from provisioning to upgrade to termination. Providing a self-service cloud experience to the customer, we are looking for passionate Database Administrators who are Oracle Database, Oracle Cloud, and Oracle Autonomous Database experts. We seek Database Administrators with current experience in cloud technologies or those interested in expanding their skills in the Cloud. **Responsibilities** As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing Oracle Health Applications & Infrastructure Databases (Prod & Non-Prod), performing basic database monitoring, and capacity management. You will triage database alerts and issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and supporting healthcare Non-production, Standby, Golden Gate, and Production databases, including setting up and maintaining database backups and monitoring and maintaining database replication. You will apply database software updates and stand-alone hotfixes to customer environments, communicate with third-party software or hardware manufacturers as needed to ensure optimal configuration and support. Candidates should have good knowledge of Oracle Database architecture, Backup and Recovery, Data Guard, Real Application Clusters, ASM, Data Pump, Patching, Performance, and SQL Tuning. You will also develop standardized work plans, documentation, processes, and automation. Willingness to work additional hours as needed and allowed by local regulations is essential. The primary focus is to keep the lights on, ensuring customer databases are stable and performant to fulfill our contractual obligations to customers. Additionally, you will be part of the OHAI roadmap projects, such as migrating the Database to Oracle Cloud and Autonomous Databases **Minimum Qualifications** + At least 3+ years of experience as Oracle DBA + 1+ years of experience shipping scalable, cloud native distributed systems. + Bachelor's degree/master's degree (Information Technology/Mathematics/Computer Science/Computer Software/Electronics/Operational Research/Computer System Engineering). + Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. + Strong grasp of Computer Science concepts + Knowledge in Python, Perl and/or Shell Scripting + Managing production databases running on UNIX flavors (RHEL, OEL). **Skills** : + Oracle Database + Oracle Grid Infrastructure, ASM & RAC + Oracle Cloud **Preferred Qualifications** **:** + Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture & Exadata. + High availability & replication technologies (Data guard, Goldengate) + Advanced scripting/coding skills (Shell, Perl, and Python) + Oracle Autonomous Database 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 $30.29 to $60.63 per hour; from: $63,000 to $126,100 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 - IC2 **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.
    $63k-126.1k yearly 31d ago
  • Database Administrators

    Mercor

    Database administrator job in Reno, NV

    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.
    $90-100 hourly 18d ago
  • Consulting Technical Manager - Sr DBA

    Oracle 4.6company rating

    Database administrator job in Carson City, NV

    + **Database Administration & Operations:** + Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL and Oracle database environments across development, test, staging, and production systems. + Manage database instances, schemas, users, and storage structures to ensure optimal performance and reliability. + Monitor and tune database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve throughput and response times. + **High Availability, Backup & Recovery:** + Design and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including replication, clustering, Data Guard, streaming replication, and failover strategies. + Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and retention policies using tools such as RMAN (Oracle) and pg BackRest or similar solutions (PostgreSQL). + Conduct regular disaster recovery tests and document procedures. + **Security & Compliance:** + Implement database security policies, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards + Apply patches, perform vulnerability assessments, and support audits by providing required database evidence and documentation. + **Development & Optimization:** + Collaborate with developers, architects, and application teams to design efficient database schemas, queries, indexes, and stored procedures. + Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and query optimization to improve application performance. + Automate administrative tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and infrastructure-as-code tools. + **Monitoring & Troubleshooting:** + Implement and maintain database monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues. + Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database incidents, including performance degradation and outages. + Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotation and planned maintenance activities. **Responsibilities** **Required:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). + **7+ years** of hands-on experience as a production DBA supporting large-scale **PostgreSQL and Oracle** environments. + Strong experience with database installation, configuration, patching, backup/recovery, and performance tuning. + Expertise with replication, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. + Strong skills in SQL and PL/pg SQL/PL/SQL, query optimization, and indexing strategies. + Proficiency with database monitoring and automation tools (e.g., Oracle Enterprise Manager + Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and operational tasks. + COMPTIA Security + CE or equivalent + US DoD TS/SCI security clearance **Preferred:** + Experience with database migrations, cloud platforms (AWS RDS, Azure Database, Oracle Cloud), or hybrid environments. + Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). + Certifications such as **Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)** or **PostgreSQL Professional Certification** are highly desirable. **Soft Skills** + Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. + Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. + Leadership mindset with mentoring capabilities and strategic thinking. 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: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and 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 - IC4 **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.
    $97.5k-199.5k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Database Administrators

    Mercor

    Database administrator job in San Bruno, CA

    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.
    $90-100 hourly 18d ago
  • Database Administrators

    Mercor

    Database administrator job in Huntington Beach, CA

    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.
    $90-100 hourly 18d ago
  • Database Administrators

    Mercor

    Database administrator job in Santa Rosa, CA

    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.
    $90-100 hourly 18d ago
  • Database Administrators

    Mercor

    Database administrator job in Thousand Oaks, CA

    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.
    $90-100 hourly 18d ago

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How much does a database administrator earn in Carson City, NV?

The average database administrator in Carson City, NV earns between $65,000 and $124,000 annually. This compares to the national average database administrator range of $60,000 to $111,000.

Average database administrator salary in Carson City, NV

$90,000

What are the biggest employers of Database Administrators in Carson City, NV?

The biggest employers of Database Administrators in Carson City, NV are:
  1. Oracle
  2. ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company
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