Job Title : Database Administrator
Contract Period : 6 month
Payrate : $40-45 / hour on W2 + Benefits
Work location : Ridgefield Park NJ 07660
We're seeking an experienced Senior Database Systems Manager to lead the administration, optimization, and expansion of our relational database environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL and Oracle, a strong background in Linux and scripting, and hands-on experience building and operating highly available, high-performance database clusters both on-premises and in the public cloud.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Administration & Operations
Architect, deploy, and maintain mission-critical SQL Server and Oracle databases
Lead PostgreSQL administration efforts : installation, patching, replication, and performance tuningImplement and manage high-availability (RAC, Data Guard, ASM, Always On) and disaster recovery solutionsDisaster recovery planning and execution (DR drills, RTO / RPO analysis)Performance & Capacity ManagementMonitor and optimize query performance; conduct regular health checks and capacity planning
Develop proactive alerting and self-healing mechanisms using monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Oracle Enterprise Manager, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)Cloud Infrastructure & AutomationDesign and operate database deployments in AWS or Azure (RDS / Aurora, EC2, EKS / AKS)
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) for repeatable, compliant provisioningScripting & ToolingAutomate routine tasks and deployments using Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Integrate database workflows into CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)Security & ComplianceEnforce database security best practices : access controls, encryption (TDE), auditing, and vulnerability scanning
Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to meet SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA requirementsLeadership & CollaborationMentor junior DBAs and establish operational standards and runbooks
Communicate database health, project status, and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholdersPartner with cross-functional teams on schema design, data migration, and performance tuning initiativesRequired Qualifications (Must Have)
Experience : 6+ years managing enterprise-scale database environmentsCore Technologies :SQL & Oracle : Expert-level administration, backup / restore, replication, RAC, Data Guard
Linux Administration : RHEL / CentOS / Ubuntu, filesystem tuning, kernel parametersHighly Available Systems : Proven track record with high-performance, 24×7 database clustersScripting : Proficiency in Bash and one higher-level language (Python, Perl, or PowerShell)Communication : Exceptional verbal and written skills; comfortable presenting to executivesTeam Leadership : Experience mentoring DBAs and driving process improvementsPreferred Qualifications (Good to have)
PostgreSQL : Hands-on administration (logical / physical replication, partitioning, extensions)Public Cloud : Operational experience with AWS RDS / Aurora or Azure SQL / VM deploymentsInfrastructure-as-Code : Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource ManagerCI / CD & DevOps : Database change management with Flyway, Liquibase, or similar toolsMonitoring & Observability : Prometheus / Grafana, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Cloud-native monitoringdditional Desirable Skills
Performance schema and in-depth query optimization (e.g., Oracle AWR, SQL Server DMVs)Experience with NoSQL or NewSQL platforms (MongoDB, Cassandra, CockroachDB)Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for database workloadsData modeling and ETL processes (SSIS, AWS Glue, Apache Airflow)