Database administrator jobs in Springfield, MO

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. We are seeking an experienced *PostgreSQL Database Administrator* with deep expertise in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, replication, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with *Postgres (EDB, Open Source, or AWS Aurora Postgres)* in enterprise-scale environments, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues. *Responsibilities* * *Database Administration & Performance* * Monitor and troubleshoot high CPU usage, memory bottlenecks, and long-running queries. * Analyze query execution plans, detect sequential scans, and optimize query/index usage. * Rebuild and manage indexes; investigate cases where indexes are not being used. * Perform database tuning, parameter optimization, and query performance improvements. * *Vacuum & Auto-Vacuum Management* * Configure, monitor, and tune auto-vacuum parameters (thresholds, scale factor, max workers, etc.). * Understand and manage vacuum, vacuum full, and analyze operations. * Handle table/index bloat issues and minimize vacuum impact on running queries. * *Database Upgrades & Migration* * Support PostgreSQL version upgrades (e.g., PG 13 ? PG 14), ensuring query plan stability. * Validate and fix query execution plan changes post-upgrade. * Run vacuum full/analyze after migrations to ensure optimal performance. * *High Availability & Failover* * Configure and manage PostgreSQL failover/recovery mechanisms with tools like *EDB Failover Manager (EFM)*. * Investigate failover delays and optimize failover times. * Configure and manage replication (physical, logical, streaming, BDR, Aurora, etc.). * Ensure seamless synchronization between primary and standby clusters. * *Backup & Recovery* * Implement *backup strategies* including physical (pg\_basebackup), logical (pg\_dump/pg\_restore), and point-in-time recovery (PITR). * Schedule and automate backups. * Configure *BSR (Block Streaming Replication)* and ensure backup integrity. * Restore corrupted WAL files and manage recovery.conf settings. * *Security & Encryption* * Implement encryption methods at rest and in transit for PostgreSQL databases. * Ensure compliance with organizational and industry security standards. * *Cluster & Instance Management* * Install, configure, and manage multiple PostgreSQL instances on a single server. * Troubleshoot cluster installation issues and handle cases of shared data directories. * Manage pg\_resetwal operations and database restart issues. * *Cloud & Aurora PostgreSQL* * Work with *AWS Aurora PostgreSQL*, understanding its replication model and optimizations. * Compare and leverage Aurora's replication vs. traditional BDR methods. *Required Skills & Experience* * 5+ years of hands-on experience as a *PostgreSQL DBA/Engineer*. * Strong expertise in *performance tuning, query optimization, and execution plans*. * Deep understanding of *vacuum processes, autovacuum tuning, and index management*. * Experience with *backup & recovery strategies* including PITR, pg\_basebackup, WAL management. * Proficiency in *replication, failover, and high availability configurations*. * Hands-on experience with *PostgreSQL upgrades and migrations*. * Strong knowledge of *B-tree, BRIN, and other indexing methods*. * Familiarity with *AWS RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL* and replication differences. * Good troubleshooting skills with ability to handle production incidents. *Preferred Qualifications* * Experience with *EDB Postgres Advanced Server*. * Knowledge of *Linux system administration* for database environments. * Experience in *automation (Shell, Python, Ansible, Terraform)* for DBA tasks. * Prior exposure to *large-scale, mission-critical production environments*. xevrcyc * Strong problem-solving skills; ability to identify and prevent production risks. * #IND1 Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $103,079.99 - $124,139.35 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Seeking an experienced DB2LUW database administrator to lead the setup, configuration and knowledge transfer of a new installation of IBM DB2LUW in AWS. Assignment: 3 months - 5 months contract Rate: Open Standardized Summary of Qualifications BA / BS degree in (Please choose Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline) preferred or 6-8 years of equivalent work experience in related technical disciplines Advanced degree a plus The minimum years of experience may be reduced for a candidate who has previously and continuously demonstrated highly effective performance Expertise with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word Mainframe IBM DB2 experience required In depth understanding of applicable products and/or services and of client needs and expectations Ability to demonstrate a questioning attitude toward established work processes and procedures Advanced knowledge, skills and experience to perform all work requirements for the specific technical discipline; Also proficient in advanced features and functions for the specific technical discipline Sound leadership and mentoring capabilities Model active learning through continuing to develop breadth of knowledge, skills, and perspective Excellent analytical abilities and troubleshooting skills Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines Superior written and verbal communication skills Education Requirement: At Minimum completion of High School Diploma or G.E.D., unless specified that a higher level of education is required for the position or stated otherwise in the job description.

Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 6 month contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois. If you're that person, if you have the .NET development expertise that we need, submit your resume now! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let's get to work! Responsibilities: * Applying patches, upgrades, performance analysis, optimizations, and clustering for high availability environments. * Migrating data between database environments (development, test, and production). * Applying data obfuscation routines to protect sensitive data elements. * Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining database systems security; ensuring proper user accessibility; and overseeing security procedures. * Defining and implementing disaster recovery; ensuring information protection and file integrity; and overseeing backup procedures. * Developing, implementing, maintaining, and enforcing policies and procedures for database systems administration. * Developing and reviewing data models and SQL queries. * Supporting the Corporate Data Management and Data Governance programs. * Provides in-depth -server and database services supporting the Horace Mann data environment. * Performs administrative duties associated with the support, tuning and development of databases. * Provides database troubleshooting support. * Performs critical database functions such as database upgrades, performance analysis, and optimizations. * Assists with defining, implementing, and managing the database disaster recovery solution. * Acts as a mentor to other team members as a key resource for database management functions such as database review, design, maintenance, and implementation. * Develops and maintains database performance alerts and leads efforts to troubleshoot issues * Assists with the preparation of documentation relating to compliance, operating procedures, architecture, and projects * Develops and maintains database performance alerts and leads efforts to troubleshoot issues. SKILLS NEEDED: * 5+ years of experience working as a DBA. * Has managed small to medium sized data projects or components of larger projects. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer The base range for this contract position is $50.00 - $80.00 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

Job Description Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a 6 month contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois. If you're that person, if you have the .NET development expertise that we need, submit your resume now! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let's get to work! Responsibilities: Applying patches, upgrades, performance analysis, optimizations, and clustering for high availability environments. Migrating data between database environments (development, test, and production). Applying data obfuscation routines to protect sensitive data elements. Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining database systems security; ensuring proper user accessibility; and overseeing security procedures. Defining and implementing disaster recovery; ensuring information protection and file integrity; and overseeing backup procedures. Developing, implementing, maintaining, and enforcing policies and procedures for database systems administration. Developing and reviewing data models and SQL queries. Supporting the Corporate Data Management and Data Governance programs. Provides in-depth -server and database services supporting the Horace Mann data environment. Performs administrative duties associated with the support, tuning and development of databases. Provides database troubleshooting support. Performs critical database functions such as database upgrades, performance analysis, and optimizations. Assists with defining, implementing, and managing the database disaster recovery solution. Acts as a mentor to other team members as a key resource for database management functions such as database review, design, maintenance, and implementation. Develops and maintains database performance alerts and leads efforts to troubleshoot issues Assists with the preparation of documentation relating to compliance, operating procedures, architecture, and projects Develops and maintains database performance alerts and leads efforts to troubleshoot issues. SKILLS NEEDED: 5+ years of experience working as a DBA. Has managed small to medium sized data projects or components of larger projects. Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer The base range for this contract position is $50.00 - $80.00 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Job Title: Information Systems Advisor II - Mainframe CICS Senior Administrator Division: Data Center Services Union: IFT Location: 2701 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Il - Sangamon County Salary: Starting at $7,266.00 monthly - commensurate with experience Attention: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office of the Secretary of State will not complete certification and/or sponsorship requests. Overview: Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates complex technical software functions for CICS software area; installs, modifies, evaluates and reviews software and software functions for the assigned area; advises and trains technical software staff. Duties and Responsibilities: Consults with and advises users and data processing management and systems analysis staff, assists applications programmers with production problems by reading dumps, interpreting technical manuals, data base records currencies, etc.; estimates design performance for data base design and communication transaction designs; prepares documentation for CICS communication systems; assists in on-line updated file recovery procedures. Directs and participates in the reviews, evaluation and preparation of software packages for system loading and system generation, prepares and maintains CICS system generation source decks; prepares and maintains programs to process CICS journals to create files used for data base recovery and statistical reporting; codes special programs as requested. Exercises responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of designed software which interface system programs and hardware; prepares and maintains system communications systems (CICS), Transaction Gateway and MQSeries; applies tested known error corrections to software modules used by software system. Exercises responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of OS and third-party software including VPS/DRS, RDZ, Cobol, Fault Analyzer, File Manager, Microfocus ChangeMan and Rocket monitoring software. Responsible for extensive maintenance functions for CICS software; interprets communication system memory dumps and makes system technical action requests; tests and implements solutions resulting from “PTFS”; maintains network trouble reporting system; provides 24-hour technical support for CICS communications software. Coordinates and participates in system tuning and measurement functions monitoring CICS execution reports and information extracted from journal analysis programs to arrange message ID's and files in system generation source according to volume of traffic; develop and code programs for monitoring system performance. Coordinates CICS software functions with other software functions, operations and systems and programming to provide optimum user service. Assists data processing staff in use of utility packages; prepares interactive time-sharing routines to serve as documentation aids and general aids; provides technical assistance to systems and programming staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Education and Experience: Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college, with coursework in the computer science field AND 4.5 years of experience with technical systems and/or programming experience and/or IT project management, including at least 1-year supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires extensive knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a suitable form and has an appreciation of the wider business context for those programs. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills for effective engagement with colleagues and internal users/customers. Requires extensive knowledge necessary to effectively perform the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and/or technical nature. Requires the use and understanding of appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes to demonstrate a rational and organized approach to work. Requires awareness and adherence to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics. Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system documentation. Requires the desire to seek to identify learning and professional development opportunities. Requires extensive knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools. Requires the ability to follow oral and/or written instructions and to carry out routine operations, once established, without further instructions. Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally and in written or graphic form. Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver's license as required by individual positions within the class. Requires extensive knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer. Application Process: Please visit ********************************** to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed. Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code. Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ************** or Springfield **************. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on! We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way. We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package: Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance Relocation bonus (if applicable) Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP COMPENSATION INFORMATION The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process. Lead Database Administrator Pay Range: $109,500.00 - $142,250.00 Senior Database Administrator Pay Range: $95,200.00 - $123,700.00 Database Administrator II Pay Range: $76,000.00 - $96,900.00 Join Our Team as a Database Administrator Team! We're currently seeking talented individuals to join our Database Administration Team to support the mission-critical systems that keep the power grid running reliably across the central United States. Whether you're a seasoned expert or building on your DBA career, Southwest Power Pool (SPP) offers a collaborative environment, exciting technical challenges, and the opportunity to make a real impact. Database Administrator Opportunities - Multiple Openings at All Levels Lead Database Administrator As a Lead DBA, you'll guide the design, installation, upgrade, and optimization of our database environments. You'll drive best practices, lead large-scale initiatives, and collaborate across teams to ensure the health and performance of our mission-critical data systems. This role also supports strategic planning and may represent SPP at external technical committees, including NERC working groups. What You'll Do: Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-level database systems Oversee database upgrades, backups, monitoring, and tuning Guide and mentor DBA team members Develop and document operational standards and procedures Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders Senior Database Administrator - As a Sr. DBA, you'll support database design, installation, and administration. You'll play a key role in performance tuning, backup and recovery processes, and implementing operational standards. This role works closely with senior technical leadership to maintain database integrity and reliability. What You'll Do: Assist in the design and implementation of new database environments Perform regular maintenance, upgrades, and backups Collaborate with technical teams to resolve database issues Contribute to documentation and best practices Coordinate with technical leads and management for specialized support Database Administrator II As a DBA II, you'll focus on the daily operations of our databases, including maintenance, backup, restoration, and performance monitoring. You'll assist in environment design and contribute to the continuous improvement of DBA practices and procedures. What You'll Do: Monitor and maintain database systems and services Assist with database environment design and storage planning Implement and document DBA team procedures Support backup and recovery efforts Collaborate with peers and technical leads Apply today to join a team where your expertise and innovation help keep the power grid secure and efficient. To be successful in the role we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology-related field, or equivalent job-related experience Lead Database Administrator: Eight (8) years database management experience Senior Database Administrator: Five (5) years database management experience Database Administrator II: Three (3) years of database management experience Excellent written and oral communications skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities Effective working knowledge/experience with Unix or Linux operations systems Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures Preferred Qualifications: Expertise with Exadata Cloud at Customer (ExaCC) architecture, administration, installation, configuration, performance tuning, migration, patching, upgrade, etc. Experience with Oracle Experience with ExaCC and features like: Smart Scan Storage Indexing Security Management Automation Techniques Backup and Recovery Data Governance Data Masking and Subsetting Data Warehouse design and implementation Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position Type, Location, and Hours: This is a full-time, onsite hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours potentially required. Travel Requirement: This position requires minimal travel (approximately 10%). SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at ********** and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool. Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.

About defi SOLUTIONS: It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position Purpose: The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems. You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met. This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines. Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring. Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance. Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues. Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary. Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution. Stay Current on emerging technologies Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required ** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration. 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups PowerShell Scripting experience Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to Query Processing and Optimization Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times Indexing Mechanisms Types, Maintenance and impact Transaction Management Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc. Storage Architecture Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc. Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform. Backup and Recovery Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc. Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies. Security and Access Control Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc. Monitoring and Performance Tuning Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc. Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic Maintenance and Housekeeping Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management. Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups. Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. No management experience is required. Preferred education and experience: Knowledge in Snowflake Administration Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory Additional eligibility requirements: An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team. Travel required: Travel is potential to be 10% of time Affirmative Action/EEO statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description: Parsons is seeking and Oracle Database Administrator to maintain and support operational Oracle databases, ensuring efficient data transformation processes for storing and retrieving customer data within a data warehouse environment. In this role, you will configure, maintain, and administer application-specific databases, ingest data from both internal and external sources, and present that data for analytics and business intelligence purposes. What You'll Be Doing: Managing provisioned data warehouse and application databases in an Oracle Exadata Cloud Services environment. Performing daily database administration functions, which involve developing queries and reports based on customer requirements, modifying or creating database views, and managing backup and recovery operations. Monitoring database performance, publishing daily performance metrics, and resolving database issues that impact application performance. Applying vendor-provided updates to database tables and schemas. Managed and configured Oracle APEX to support multiple mission-critical applications. Designing logical data relationships and query structures based on customer requirements, considering factors such as access methods, access frequency, storage media, data volatility, query requirements, and operating environments. Evaluating data sets and engineering solutions for integration into the Data Warehouse. Developing, sustaining, and maintaining user manuals and instructions to guide customers in executing data access functions, such as running queries and reports. Participating in multi-functional teams and managing work through JIRA. What Required Skills You'll Bring: An active Top-Secret security clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain an SCI. Ability to obtain and maintain a CI POLY. Bachelor's degree in a STEM with 8+ years of relevant work experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 13+ years of work-related experience will be considered. A minimum of 5+ years of experience with Oracle APEX and ORDS applications. Demonstrable proficiencies in SQL and SQL Plus languages. Experience managing Oracle databases. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Performance Monitoring & Optimization. Skilled in analyzing and improving database performance and scalability. Database Security Best Practices. Knowledge of role-based access, encryption, auditing, and compliance requirements. Experience with Linux/Unix Environments. Comfortable navigating and scripting in command-line environments. Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning. Familiar with RMAN, Data Guard, and other backup/recovery strategies. Scripting and Automation. Experience with tools like Bash, Python, or Ansible for task automation. Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to ************************************************

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

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Lead Redis DBA About the Job - Our Purpose We connect and power an inclusive digital economy that benefits everyone by making transactions safe, simple, and accessible. Through secure data, networks, partnerships, and innovation, we help individuals, institutions, governments, and businesses reach their potential. Our culture is driven by a strong decency quotient (DQ), fostering inclusion, respect for diverse strengths, and collaboration that leads to better decisions, innovation, and business outcomes. Lead Platform Engineer - Summary The Database Engineering team seeks a Lead Platform Engineer with deep expertise in Redis and strong knowledge of Postgres and Cassandra. This role focuses on building scalable, high-performance caching and data platforms across on-prem and cloud (AWS, Azure) environments. Ideal candidates are customer-focused, analytical, and passionate about distributed systems. Description * Extensive experience with Redis Enterprise and cloud services; hands-on Postgres or Cassandra required. * Implement and manage databases in AWS/Azure. * Participate in weekly on call rotation and in case of any production issues. * Install, configure, patch, upgrade, shard, and administer Redis, Postgres, and Cassandra clusters. * Build proactive monitoring and observability dashboards to detect issues before they impact performance. * Create dashboards/alerts using Redis Insights, SNS, Splunk, Dynatrace, PEM. * Troubleshoot high-throughput, low-latency systems. * Manage user access/security: roles, privileges, IAM, TLS, PCI compliance. * Implement backups, recovery, snapshots, PITR, cross-region DR. * Perform schema upgrades, testing, validation. * Support HA installations and configurations. * Maintain security controls and support internal/external audits (PCI). * Create documentation, procedures, and best-practice guides. * Communicate database strategy, governance, best practices. * Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams. * Multi-task, learn new technologies, and prioritize effectively. * Research and adopt modern database technologies; lead PoCs. * Prepare and deliver presentations for training and business discussions. * Drive intellectual property development for teams and projects. * Troubleshoot complex challenges across Mastercard. About You * Education (Preferred): Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Redis * Expert in Redis architecture/internals: clustering, sharding, modules, CRDB Active-Active; strong Postgres/Cassandra architecture knowledge required. * Skilled in Redis installation/configuration on-prem and cloud. * Strong observability/monitoring using Redis Insight, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Splunk. * Skilled in provisioning/scaling cloud Redis, including serverless/global configurations. * Experienced with replication (async/sync, CRDB, geo-replication). * Proficient with shard optimization, WAIT, consistency principles. * Strong diagnostic and tuning skills: memory optimization, eviction policies, latency profiling, redis-benchmark. * Deep knowledge of Redis data structures and modules (RedisJSON, RediSearch, RedisGraph, TimeSeries). * Experience with ElastiCache, Azure Cache, Memorystore. * Enforce ACLs, TLS, auditing, encryption, autoscaling, cost controls. * Implement proactive monitoring with CloudWatch and custom metrics. * Strong production troubleshooting; on-call readiness. * Performance tuning, debugging, CI/CD automation. * Manage Redis config via GitHub; use Terraform/CloudFormation for orchestration. * Integrate Redis ops with CI/CD (GitHub, Jenkins). * Knowledge of caching design and real-time data modeling. * Strong Linux/Unix, load balancer/F5, and scripting (Bash, Python). * Manage clustering, replication, CRDB, Postgres/Cassandra replication, patching, upgrades. Postgres * Skilled in PostgreSQL/EDB/AWS Aurora design, administration, installation, and configuration. * Strong SQL tuning, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, pg Badger, PEM, CloudWatch, Splunk, Dynatrace; enforce IAM, encryption, auditing, and cost optimization. * Experienced in streaming replication, logical replication, Postgres Distributed - PGD, BDR, and Aurora Global Database. * Strong Aurora provisioning/orchestration with CloudFormation, Lambda, Terraform, GitHub/Jenkins/Bitbucket. * Implements DDL version control (Flyway). * Advanced Linux/Unix and scripting (Bash, ksh, Perl); ITSM process knowledge. Cassandra * Skilled in design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of Apache Cassandra and AWS Keyspaces; experienced with large clusters (50+ nodes). * Strong diagnostics, troubleshooting, log analysis; proactive monitoring using Dynatrace, CloudWatch; enforce IAM, encryption, auditing, KMS. * Deep Cassandra internals: consistency levels, hinted handoff, repairs, replication factor, rack awareness, node replacement, patching, upgrades. * Strong data modeling and avoidance of anti-patterns; experience with GSI, SAI, and automation frameworks. * Integrates with CI/CD (Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Lambda). * Advanced Linux/Unix and scripting (Bash, ksh, Perl); ITSM (Remedy). Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization. Therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: * Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; * Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; * Report any suspected information security violation or breach; and * Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines. Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: * Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; * Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; * Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and * Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines. In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations. Pay Ranges O'Fallon, Missouri: $122,000 - $207,000 USD

It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position Purpose: The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems. You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met. This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. * Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines. * Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring. * Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance. * Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments * Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues. * Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary. * Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution. * Stay Current on emerging technologies * Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions * Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience * 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration. * 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI * 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge * 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups * PowerShell Scripting experience * Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to * Query Processing and Optimization * Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times * Indexing Mechanisms * Types, Maintenance and impact * Transaction Management * Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc. * Storage Architecture * Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc. * Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform. * Backup and Recovery * Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc. * Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies. * Security and Access Control * Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc. * Monitoring and Performance Tuning * Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc. * Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic * Maintenance and Housekeeping * Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management. * Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups. * Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. * No management experience is required. Preferred education and experience: * Knowledge in Snowflake Administration * Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus * Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory Additional eligibility requirements: * An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn * You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. * Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team. Travel required: * Travel is potential to be 10% of time Affirmative Action/EEO statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Serco's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) contract is seeking a Data Management Analyst to join our growing team of diverse professionals at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The Mission Command Training Program Data Management Analyst will support Army Warfighter Exercises (WFXs) through technical engineering and as a training facilitator for Army training audience end user teams. Each supported customer communicates, documents, plans, and executes the means to fulfill data requirements and maximize data utility. Whether generating the scenario for the next WFX, planning data mining tasks in support of Observer-Controller/Trainers (OC/Ts), or supporting training audience, the Data Management Analyst provides the product so operators can configure their data systems to receive data from the simulation. In this role, you will: Work closely with end users of the data to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. Lead or participate in facilitation sessions to gather requirements and builds logical models and compositions for data entry, archive, and retrieval. Collaborate with Technical Support Team engineers to refine and verify the overall data architecture. Review and report project metrics to the customer to benchmark the effectiveness of the specific data management process being followed. Partner closely with Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) database administrators, developers, and local technical services engineers to ensure that modeling is accurately supported in simulation systems. Participate in planning teams and post-WFX technical After Action Reviews to develop best practices, ensure data standards are upheld, and resolve naming, modeling composition, and other issues. Work across multiple data projects simultaneously to ensure consistency of support to MCTP and the contract. Promote the sharing and reuse of valid data across exercises. Design, model, document, and guide the logical and conceptual relationship of data and database changes for metrics and analytics. Work closely with customers through planning conferences, progress reviews, and one-on-one meetings to identify exercise scenario requirements. Map out the conceptual design for the exercise scenario and data entry and refines the logical design to ensure translation into a specific data model. Communicate with Technical and Operations staff regularly to ensure data integrity and security. Meet regularly with military, civilian, and contractor customers to ensure updated data requirements are met for each event and that digital data collection is integrated into the MCTP After-Action Review (AAR) structure. Collect data from multiple sources before and during MCTP exercises. Build digital structures that facilitate sharing of desired information in a collaborative environment. Provide sustainment training to customers on current Mission Command systems. Provide assistance and instruction to MCTP Operations Group (OG) military Observer- Controller/Trainers (OC/Ts) and contractor analysts so they can quickly access archived data. Identify means to improve the collection and dissemination of information. Study Army organizations. Maintain current knowledge of Joint and Army doctrine as it relates to Mission Command Sets up and maintains proper resources to display a Common Operational Picture (COP) for customers Assists customers with data retrieval, and coordinates testing to verify the accuracy of data Analyzes customer problems and investigates data available for analysis. Meet all administrative due-outs assigned by manager and contractual requirements Qualifications To be Successful in this role, you will have: Must currently possess an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance Must be a US Citizen One of the following: High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of general helpdesk, system engineering, or system administration experience Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of general helpdesk, system engineering, or system administration experience Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of general helpdesk, system engineering, or system administration experience The ability to work on-site five days a week at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Must be able to travel in the United States and overseas to support simulation-based Army training exercises as needed Additional desired experience and skills: Graduate degree Knowledge of and firsthand experience with Army organizations and or Army constructive models and simulations Experience with SharePoint site administration MS Office suite (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, OneNote) operational proficiency Military Intelligence Experience Current DoD Secret security clearance Knowledge of and firsthand experience with Army organizations and or Army constructive models and simulations with Brigade or higher staff experience If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career! Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters. To review Serco benefits please visit: ************************************************************ If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: ******************** or call the HR Service Desk at ************, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email. Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice. Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email *********************. Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

· Experience: At least 10 years of experience as a Senior Database Developer, with a strong background in leading large-scale IT projects.· Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Extensive experience in Agile SDLC methodologies.· Technical Knowledge:o Proficiency with JIRA and Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO).o Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including database migration and performance tuning.o Proficiency in ASP.Net application development concepts.o Experience with Restful API development.o Experience in application migration to new hosting platforms.· Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to provide technical/functional leadership, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The DCFS Server Modernization Project aims to migrate legacy applications from outdated hardware and software (Microsoft Server 2008 and later, IIS, SQL Server, ASP, ASP.Net, etc.) to modern Microsoft Servers. This project involves reviewing up to 150 applications to determine the necessary changes for modernization, which may include modifications, re-platforming, rebuilding, or decommissioning. All applications must be thoroughly tested using new technologies before the legacy platforms and applications can be decommissioned.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our IT infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, performance, and reliability of mission-critical Oracle database environments, including Exadata systems. Key Responsibilities: 1. Oracle Database Management Oversee the installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of Oracle databases across production, test, and development environments. 2. Patch Management & Upgrades Plan and execute Oracle database patching, version upgrades, and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to compliance standards. 3. Exadata Administration Manage and support Oracle Exadata systems, including cell servers, storage servers, and Infiniband networks, ensuring optimal performance and availability. 4. Performance Tuning Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance issues through in-depth analysis, query optimization, and resource management. 5. Backup & Recovery Design, implement, and test robust backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and Data Guard to ensure data integrity and disaster readiness. 6. Security & Compliance Ensure database security, access control, and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR). 7. Automation & Scripting Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks, monitoring, and reporting using Shell, PL/SQL, and other tools. 8. High Availability & DR Design and manage high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including RAC, Data Guard, and GoldenGate as applicable. 9. Monitoring & Alerting Implement and manage monitoring tools to proactively identify and address database performance and availability issues. 10. Collaboration & Mentoring Work closely with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors; provide guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs. Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle database administration, including at least 2 years with Exadata systems. Proven track record of performance tuning and managing high-availability database environments. Certifications (preferred): Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle Database 19c or later Oracle Exadata Database Machine Implementation Specialist Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) Real Application Clusters and Grid Infrastructure Administration ITIL Foundation or equivalent (for understanding of IT service management processes) Technical Skills: Strong expertise in Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM Cloud Control. Proficient in Shell scripting, PL/SQL, and Linux/Unix administration. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other cloud platforms is a plus.

* This posting is for consideration of current, full-time Missouri State University employees only.* The Database Analyst position at Missouri State University is responsible for installing, upgrading and maintaining the University's most critical systems. This position supports not only the core Oracle databases, but also the necessary infrastructure for the University's enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. A broad range of technologies are used, including Apache Tomcat, Docker Containers, Linux based virtual servers, and various automation platforms. CyberSecurity and Enterprise Systems

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**

About defi SOLUTIONS: It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position Purpose: The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems. You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met. This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines. Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring. Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance. Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues. Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary. Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution. Stay Current on emerging technologies Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required ** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration. 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups PowerShell Scripting experience Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to Query Processing and Optimization Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times Indexing Mechanisms Types, Maintenance and impact Transaction Management Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc. Storage Architecture Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc. Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform. Backup and Recovery Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc. Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies. Security and Access Control Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc. Monitoring and Performance Tuning Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc. Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic Maintenance and Housekeeping Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management. Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups. Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. No management experience is required. Preferred education and experience: Knowledge in Snowflake Administration Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory Additional eligibility requirements: An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team. Travel required: Travel is potential to be 10% of time Affirmative Action/EEO statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Lead Redis DBAAbout the Job - Our Purpose We connect and power an inclusive digital economy that benefits everyone by making transactions safe, simple, and accessible. Through secure data, networks, partnerships, and innovation, we help individuals, institutions, governments, and businesses reach their potential. Our culture is driven by a strong decency quotient (DQ), fostering inclusion, respect for diverse strengths, and collaboration that leads to better decisions, innovation, and business outcomes. Lead Platform Engineer - Summary The Database Engineering team seeks a Lead Platform Engineer with deep expertise in Redis and strong knowledge of Postgres and Cassandra. This role focuses on building scalable, high-performance caching and data platforms across on-prem and cloud (AWS, Azure) environments. Ideal candidates are customer-focused, analytical, and passionate about distributed systems. Description • Extensive experience with Redis Enterprise and cloud services; hands-on Postgres or Cassandra required. • Implement and manage databases in AWS/Azure. • Participate in weekly on call rotation and in case of any production issues. • Install, configure, patch, upgrade, shard, and administer Redis, Postgres, and Cassandra clusters. • Build proactive monitoring and observability dashboards to detect issues before they impact performance. • Create dashboards/alerts using Redis Insights, SNS, Splunk, Dynatrace, PEM. • Troubleshoot high-throughput, low-latency systems. • Manage user access/security: roles, privileges, IAM, TLS, PCI compliance. • Implement backups, recovery, snapshots, PITR, cross-region DR. • Perform schema upgrades, testing, validation. • Support HA installations and configurations. • Maintain security controls and support internal/external audits (PCI). • Create documentation, procedures, and best-practice guides. • Communicate database strategy, governance, best practices. • Collaborate with cross-functional, global teams. • Multi-task, learn new technologies, and prioritize effectively. • Research and adopt modern database technologies; lead PoCs. • Prepare and deliver presentations for training and business discussions. • Drive intellectual property development for teams and projects. • Troubleshoot complex challenges across Mastercard. About You • Education (Preferred): Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Redis • Expert in Redis architecture/internals: clustering, sharding, modules, CRDB Active-Active; strong Postgres/Cassandra architecture knowledge required. • Skilled in Redis installation/configuration on-prem and cloud. • Strong observability/monitoring using Redis Insight, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Splunk. • Skilled in provisioning/scaling cloud Redis, including serverless/global configurations. • Experienced with replication (async/sync, CRDB, geo-replication). • Proficient with shard optimization, WAIT, consistency principles. • Strong diagnostic and tuning skills: memory optimization, eviction policies, latency profiling, redis-benchmark. • Deep knowledge of Redis data structures and modules (RedisJSON, RediSearch, RedisGraph, TimeSeries). • Experience with ElastiCache, Azure Cache, Memorystore. • Enforce ACLs, TLS, auditing, encryption, autoscaling, cost controls. • Implement proactive monitoring with CloudWatch and custom metrics. • Strong production troubleshooting; on-call readiness. • Performance tuning, debugging, CI/CD automation. • Manage Redis config via GitHub; use Terraform/CloudFormation for orchestration. • Integrate Redis ops with CI/CD (GitHub, Jenkins). • Knowledge of caching design and real-time data modeling. • Strong Linux/Unix, load balancer/F5, and scripting (Bash, Python). • Manage clustering, replication, CRDB, Postgres/Cassandra replication, patching, upgrades. Postgres • Skilled in PostgreSQL/EDB/AWS Aurora design, administration, installation, and configuration. • Strong SQL tuning, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, pg Badger, PEM, CloudWatch, Splunk, Dynatrace; enforce IAM, encryption, auditing, and cost optimization. • Experienced in streaming replication, logical replication, Postgres Distributed - PGD, BDR, and Aurora Global Database. • Strong Aurora provisioning/orchestration with CloudFormation, Lambda, Terraform, GitHub/Jenkins/Bitbucket. • Implements DDL version control (Flyway). • Advanced Linux/Unix and scripting (Bash, ksh, Perl); ITSM process knowledge. Cassandra • Skilled in design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of Apache Cassandra and AWS Keyspaces; experienced with large clusters (50+ nodes). • Strong diagnostics, troubleshooting, log analysis; proactive monitoring using Dynatrace, CloudWatch; enforce IAM, encryption, auditing, KMS. • Deep Cassandra internals: consistency levels, hinted handoff, repairs, replication factor, rack awareness, node replacement, patching, upgrades. • Strong data modeling and avoidance of anti-patterns; experience with GSI, SAI, and automation frameworks. • Integrates with CI/CD (Bitbucket, GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Lambda). • Advanced Linux/Unix and scripting (Bash, ksh, Perl); ITSM (Remedy). Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization. Therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: • Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; • Report any suspected information security violation or breach; and • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines. In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations. Pay Ranges O'Fallon, Missouri: $122,000 - $207,000 USD

It's an exciting time to join defi! defi SOLUTIONS is a pioneer in end-to-end, SaaS loan originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions. Our customers include the highest-volume captive auto lenders, banks, credit unions, and finance companies in North America. We have more than three decades of experience helping lenders reduce time-to-market, streamline operations, and customize lending processes with proven, scalable performance. Learn more at defisolutions.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Position Purpose: The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for managing all operational aspects of production and non-production database environments across multiple data centers supporting defi SOLUTIONS. This role oversees daily database performance, backups, tuning, patching, and overall maintenance of all database systems. You will collaborate with operational and engineering teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver reliable database services. Additionally, you'll work closely with Client Services, Relationship Management, and various development and technical teams to ensure the operational needs of both clients and internal users are consistently met. This is a multifaceted role requiring strong communication, leadership, and technical expertise to maintain high availability, performance, and security across all database platforms. Participation with On-Call is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring 24/7 support and rapid response to production issues or outages. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. * Setup, configure and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on virtual machines. * Primary responsibilities include installation, configuration, security management, patching, upgrades, backups, restores, environment refreshes, performance tuning, routine maintenance, disaster recovery planning and alerting/monitoring. * Support ongoing database maintenance tasks, many of which must be completed within defined maintenance windows to ensure system availability and compliance. * Support both Azure and AWS SQL Enviornments * Interact with clients, analysts, and other team members to resolve issues. * Assist less experienced team members and assist in problem resolution as necessary. * Critical On-Call support to participate in incident and problem management processes and provide support as needed to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution. * Stay Current on emerging technologies * Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team to design and implement solutions * Open and Escalate cases with Microsoft when required Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience * 10+ years' experience in an IT operations environment performing database administration. * 3+ years of experience with Azure portal and all topics in Azure related to database maintenance including SQLMI and AzureSQL with failover groups as well as Azure CLI * 3+ years of experience with AWS portal including CLI, S3, EC2, EBS and infrastructure knowledge * 3+ years of experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups * PowerShell Scripting experience * Deep knowledge of SQL internal functionality including but not limited to * Query Processing and Optimization * Reading and Analyzing Execution plans, table statistics, data distribution and execution times * Indexing Mechanisms * Types, Maintenance and impact * Transaction Management * Isolation levels, Locking mechanisms, deadlocks, etc. * Storage Architecture * Data Pages, filegroups, row/page compression, etc. * Expert in large database design (logical, physical, conceptual) for OLTP and data warehouse environments using the Microsoft platform. * Backup and Recovery * Backup types, Recovery Models, PITR, Disaster Recovery Planning, etc. * Experience with maintaining high availability SQL environments and Disaster Recovery Strategies. * Security and Access Control * Authentication, Encryption, auditing, access requirements, etc. * Monitoring and Performance Tuning * Wait Statistics, Dynamic Management Views, Query Store, etc. * Experience with Datadog, Elastic or New Relic * Maintenance and Housekeeping * Database Consistency checks, statistics updates, index maintenance, log file management. * Experience using SQL Server Agent to develop and schedule administration jobs, alerts and groups. * Effective analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. * No management experience is required. Preferred education and experience: * Knowledge in Snowflake Administration * Knowledge and experience working on Azure Cloud, Azure SQL and SQL Managed Instance is a plus * Knowledge in Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Keyvault, Azure Active Directory Additional eligibility requirements: * An achiever, self-starter, and eager to learn * You'll have a proven track record of results as we'll expect you to act decisively, think big, and manage your time and your team's time to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. * Most importantly, you'll want to contribute to a diverse, supportive, and talented team. Travel required: * Travel is potential to be 10% of time Affirmative Action/EEO statement: defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.