Database Administrator Jobs
A Database Administrator (DBA) plays a crucial role in the technology industry by managing, securing, and taking care of the database systems. They are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the database systems, ensuring that the data is available, protected from loss and corruption, and easily accessible when needed. They also oversee the performance, integrity, and security of databases, and develop, manage, and test back-up and recovery plans. Additionally, they ensure that the database's storage and archiving procedures work correctly and participate in strategic planning related to the organizations' database systems.
To become a successful Database Administrator, one must possess an array of important skills such as problem-solving, communication, understanding of structured query language (SQL), and familiarity with database design and data modeling. They should have a good understanding of database management system software and knowledge of both physical and logical database design. Certifications like Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft SQL Server database certifications, or IBM DB2 database certification are highly valuable in this field. Prior job roles that could lead to a DBA position include Database Developer, Data Analyst, or Systems Administrator.
IT Support Specialist (Detroit/Royal Oak)
- Eye Care Partners
- Royal Oak, MI
- 2 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Royal Oak, MI
- 2 days ago
EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...
- Strategic Employment Partners
- San Francisco, CA
- 7 days ago
- Strategic Employment Partners
- San Francisco, CA
- 7 days ago
Our client, a San Francisco-based ecommerce startup led by the founder of multiple major Bay Area technology companies, is seeking a Data Engineer to join their rapidly growing team. They are...
Extensive experience with ETL tools such as AWS Glue or Talend Knowledge of big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka....
Mantech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Oracle Database Administrator/Engineer, to join our team in Laurel, MD....
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None...
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Data Engineer to join our Data and AI Practice onsite in Chantilly and/or Herndon, VA. You will be a part of a dynamic,...
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Engineer to join our Data and AI Practice onsite in Chantilly and/or Herndon, VA. You will be a part of a dynamic, cross-functional...
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Oracle Database Administrator to join our team in Chantilly, VA The Senior Oracle Database Administrator will work as part of the overall...
SQL Server Database Administrator (on-premises) - TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Chantilly, VA
- 45+ days ago
- Chantilly, VA
- 45+ days ago
And our work depends on a SQL Server Database Administrator joining our team to support Government activities at Chantilly, VA....
Expert in data access management Expert in database security and integrity management Expert in querying databases using SQL, JSON, Python Preferred Skills Competency with work management and collaboration...
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Database...
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None...
Database Analyst Associate - Helpdesk Tech - Secret Clearance - Wallops Island, VA
- Wallops Island, VA
- 30+ days ago
- Wallops Island, VA
- 30+ days ago
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Database Analysis/Design...
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Database...
NCIS SQL Database Administrator Active Top Secret clearance
- Quantico, VA
- 60+ days ago
- Quantico, VA
- 60+ days ago
Our work depends on a SQL Database Administrator joining our IT Technology Development division within the NCIS ITD organization in Quantico, VA....
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- Driving
- Recovery Manager
- MapReduce
- Computer Science
- Scala (programming language)
- Stored Procedures
- Microsoft T-SQL
- Apache Cassandra
- Oracle SQL Developer
- Performance Tuning
- Amazon Redshift
- Apache Hive
- Apache HTTP Server
- Data Migration
- Data Quality
- Apache Hadoop
- Data Governance
- Database Design
- Apache Kafka
- NoSQL Databases
- Oracle PL/SQL
- SQL Server Integration Services
- Data Integration
- Relational Databases
- Shell Scripting
- Database Administration
- Data Warehousing
- ETL Development
- Scripting
- PostgreSQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Big Data
- Microsoft Azure
- Architectural Design
- Data Modeling
- Amazon Web Services
- Disaster Recovery
- UNIX
- Linux
- Designing
- Agile
- MySQL
- Optimization
- Machine Learning
- Modeling
- SQL
- Database Management
- Oracle
- Information Technology
- Business Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Programming
- Python
- Engineering
- Implementation
- Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Mentoring
- Collaboration
- Reporting
- Bachelor's Degree
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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