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Database Administrator
- TEKsystems (Harrisburg, PA)
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Description
JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
This position leads the design, implementation, maintenance and support of database environments. This role includes the development and design of database strategies, monitoring and improving database performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion requirements for the most complex projects, working independently. This position requires the necessary skills to coordinate and support other database administrators, architects and programmers. Database Administrators are expected to mentor, coach, and train less tenured team members.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform complex database design tasks related to the establishment of the structure of a database, including analysis, logical data model review, and physical database design.
• Design backup/recovery/reorg strategies for database and system resources as well as security and replication strategies.
• Develop and implement database monitoring procedures to maximize availability and performance of the database while meeting defined targets.
• Develop and plan for infrastructure and operational changes such as database upgrades, code migrations, and applications/infrastructure upgrades.
• Troubleshoot root cause of database issues and recommend solutions or workaround.
• Evaluate upgrades to determine changes needed before implementation or how to leverage upgrade functionality.
• Macro view and understanding of system/data administration to target changes at a micro level to improve performance.
• Develop, manage, and monitor highly complex infrastructure and database configurations/changes or upgrades.
Skills
Database administrator, Sql server, Oracle database, Performance tuning, Database management, Sql, Oracle, Sql database
Additional Skills & Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related degree with eight plus years of experience in a database environment on an enterprise scale or equivalent combination in education, training and/or certification(s).
• Proven advanced knowledge and application of LUWDB2, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL databases.
• Support of database applications running on physical hardware; in a virtual environment (hypervisor such as Nutanix AHV); or in the cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Advanced skills to debug and dig deeply into one specific task to uncover root cause and provide solution(s).
• Expert understanding of physical data modeling, database design principals, programming, and a system development lifecycle.
• Ability to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot system software.
• Advanced shell scripting skills.
• Proven ability to develop systems solutions for operational problems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and support new hardware, software and operating systems and apply innovative business solutions.
• Experience leading a project.
• Proficient ability to plan, organize and work on multiple tasks.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Harrisburg,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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