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Database administrator

HonorVet TechnologiesRaleigh, NC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Nov 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationRaleigh, NC, United States

MySQLOracleSQLAWSAzurePostgreSQLSQL Server

Job description

HonorVet Technologies is a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.
Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: Raleigh, NC, 27607
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) who will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing an organization’s database systems. This role ensures high availability, performance, integrity, and security of data across production, test, and development environments.
Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers and application tools.
Establish system storage requirements and modify database structures as needed.
Perform regular maintenance (debugging, patching, performance tuning, reporting).
Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
Tune SQL queries, indexing strategy, and database parameters to improve efficiency.
Set up cybersecurity measures, authentication controls, and enforce security policies.
Manage user permissions, privileges, and audit activities to protect sensitive data.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational data governance requirements.
Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies.
Ensure availability and integrity of backed-up data and support recovery operations.
Support database design, schema creation, and testing activities.
Consult with developers and stakeholders to ensure optimal database usage.
Implement event triggers, stored procedures, and performance alerts.
Monitor transaction volumes, concurrency, response times, and other performance indicators.
Perform housekeeping tasks such as tuning, indexing, and data cleanup.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Hands-on experience with database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Strong knowledge of SQL, database architecture, backup/recovery, and security best practices.
Experience with cloud database technologies (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Cloud SQL).
Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
Familiarity with programming languages, APIs, and database design principles.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking with attention to detail.
Knowledge of compliance-heavy environments (healthcare, finance, government).

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