Database Administrator (DBA) - Chicago

About the job Database Administrator (DBA) - Chicago

Note : This position does not offer any Visa sponsorship. We are only looking for applicants who are either local to Chicago, IL, or ready to relocate to the employers location.

Job Summary : Our Client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and oversee their database systems, ensuring high performance, availability, and security. The ideal candidate will be adept at troubleshooting, performance tuning, and managing both production and development databases.

Key Responsibilities :

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS), including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ensure data integrity and security through backup and recovery processes, access controls, and data encryption.
• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
• Develop, manage, and test database backup and recovery plans.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries and database objects.
• Design and implement database solutions, including data modeling, database design, and schema changes.
• Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database queries, indexes, and stored procedures.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide training to other team members on database management best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.

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