Database Administrator, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Orlando

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, maintain, and secure the organization's databases. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring data integrity, optimizing performance, and supporting application development teams. This role requires strong technical expertise in database management systems, proactive monitoring, and a focus on scalability and security.

Job Responsibility:

Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Monitor database performance, implement tuning strategies, and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks
Ensure database security by managing access controls, encryption, and backup strategies
Design and implement database schemas, tables, and stored procedures
Perform regular backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery planning
Automate routine database tasks through scripting and job scheduling
Collaborate with developers and system administrators to support application integration
Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to keep databases current and secure
Maintain comprehensive documentation of database architecture, configurations, and policies
Provide technical support and guidance for data-related issues and queries

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in a related role
Strong knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS)
Proficiency with SQL and database query optimization
Experience with backup, recovery, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) strategies
Familiarity with database monitoring tools and utilities
Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to have:

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or AWS Certified Database – Specialty
Experience with cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL)
Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for database deployment

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
September 16, 2025

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