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.
- Strategic Employment Partners
- San Francisco, CA
- 16 hours ago
- Strategic Employment Partners
- San Francisco, CA
- 16 hours 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...
- MasTec Communications Group
- Coral Gables, FL
- 3 days ago
- MasTec Communications Group
- Coral Gables, FL
- 3 days ago
Overview MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and...
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 team in Chantilly, VA. The Data Engineer will leverage their development skills and experience, to support the...
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Database Administrator to join our team in Chantilly, VA The Senior Database Administrator will work as part of the overall DBA team to...
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Database Administrator, to join our team in Laurel, MD....
Administrator/Data Architect Transform technology into opportunity as a Database Administrator with GDIT....
Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Systems Analysis Job...
Senior Lead Data Engineer (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
- Harrisonburg, VA
- 1 hour ago
- Harrisonburg, VA
- 1 hour ago
application development including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) 5+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce...
Lead Data Engineer (Big Data, Scala, AWS, Python)
- Baltimore, MD
- 14 hours ago
- Baltimore, MD
- 14 hours ago
application development including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) 4+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce...
application development including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) 4+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce...
application development including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) 4+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce...
Sr. Data Engineer (Python, PySpark, AWS Glue) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
- Fort Worth, TX
- 14 hours ago
- Fort Worth, TX
- 14 hours ago
Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in Python 2+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) 3+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce...
application development including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) 5+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce...
Senior Lead Data Engineer (Python, SQL, AWS)
- Newport News, VA
- 14 hours ago
- Newport News, VA
- 14 hours ago
application development including Python, SQL, Scala, or Java 4+ years of experience with a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) 5+ years experience with Distributed data/computing tools (MapReduce...
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- Recovery Manager
- Exadata
- MapReduce
- Stored Procedures
- Computer Science
- Scala (programming language)
- Informatica
- Microsoft T-SQL
- Apache Cassandra
- Data Quality
- Oracle SQL Developer
- Performance Tuning
- Apache Hive
- Amazon Redshift
- Relational Databases
- Database Design
- Apache Hadoop
- SQL Server Integration Services
- Data Governance
- Data Integration
- Apache Kafka
- NoSQL Databases
- Data Warehousing
- Oracle PL/SQL
- PostgreSQL
- Backup
- Shell Scripting
- Database Administration
- Scripting
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ETL Development
- Architectural Design
- Big Data
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services
- Data Modeling
- Designing
- Optimization
- Agile
- MySQL
- Java
- Machine Learning
- Modeling
- Database Management
- Information Technology
- Oracle
- Business Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Programming
- SQL
- Engineering
- Python
- Implementation
- Troubleshooting
- Mentoring
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Bachelor's Degree
- Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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