Database Administrator

Database AdministratorLocation: Jacksonville, FLWork Mode: OnsiteSchedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMResponsibilities:Formulate system scope through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems.Evaluate and implement changes to existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary.Review flow charts, models, procedures, and feasibility studies to design possible system solutions.Review technical documentation to guide system users and assist with the ongoing operation, maintenance, and development of the system.Collaborate with system analysts, engineers, and programmers to design systems and determine project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, systems performance standards, and interfaces.Identify and document all system constraints, implications, and consequences of various proposed system changes.Educate end users on system designs and functionalities through the creation of training materials and conducting demos.Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of application operations and troubleshoot problems.Requirements:Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in enterprise database administration, support, and management across multiple database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and Snowflake.Preferred Skills:Expert-level knowledge and experience in database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.Design, implementation, administration, and support of database clusters.High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture, implementation, and support.Backup, restore, recovery, replication, and business continuity solutions.Database migration, consolidation, and platform modernization initiatives.Shell scripting and automation for database administration and operational tasks using AI.Application and database performance analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation.Audit, compliance, risk management, and automated reporting solutions.Database performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning using tools such as Oracle Grid Control, Foglight, and native database monitoring utilities.Experience supporting mission-critical production environments with 24x7 availability requirements.Strong understanding of database security, governance, and regulatory compliance.Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, and good working knowledge of Snowflake database administration.