Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago's Loop. We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA. We service clients in SLED (state/local gov't & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners.

DTI has an immediate need for a Database Administrator for a 12+ Months contract. Must work on our W2

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Duration: 12+ Months contract

The services you will provide the client project team:

As a Database Administrator Contractor, you will maintain database systems to ensure their performance, security, and reliability. Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases and implement security measures to safeguard them. Monitor database performance and perform tuning to optimize efficiency. Plan and execute database backup and recovery procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met and maintained.

Primary skill required for the role: MongoDB

Level required for primary skill: Intermediate (3-5 years experience)

We are seeking a highly skilled Jr Production Support Database Administrator with at least 3+ years of overall experience with proven expertise in MongoDB, Netezza, IIAS along with additional multiple database technologies such as Cassandra, SQL Server, Oracle, Mainframe DB2, DB2 UDB, Informix, Postgress SQL and CosmosDB database environments. The ideal candidate will excel in operational management ensuring database performance, reliability, and security for enterprise applications. This role requires effective troubleshooting skills and the ability to lead initiatives for database improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 24x7 production support to one or more database technologies across on-premises and cloud (Azure, GCP) environments via rotational shifts and on-call duties.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain multiple databases technologies in production and non-production environments.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, tuning, and DR (Disaster Recovery) strategies across multiple database technologies.
• Perform routine health checks, proactively identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize queries and database configurations.
• Manage database security, user permissions, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Coordinate and execute database patching, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support deployment activities and resolve database-related issues.
• Monitor and resolve incidents, including root cause analysis and documentation of resolutions.
• Automate routine operational tasks using scripts or management tools.
• Document database procedures, configurations, and support processes for internal knowledge sharing.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA managing either SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA managing Mainframe DB2 or IBM DB2 (LUW, z/OS Server etc.) or DB2 UDB
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA managing MongoDB or Netezza or IIAS or Cassandra DB or PGSQL or CosmosDB
• Strong SQL scripting and database troubleshooting skills.
• Automate and optimize routine operational tasks using scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL, SQL, shell scripting)
• In-depth knowledge of backup/recovery, high availability (clustering, Always On, DataGuard, etc.), and performance tuning for both platforms.
• Experience with database monitoring tools - Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, Nagios etc. and automation frameworks such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Solid understanding of database security best practices.
• Proven experience with patching, upgrading, and migrating databases.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operations setting.
• Ability to support DB audit requirements and license management.
• Datawarehouse DBA skillset.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure fundamentals, Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional, or equivalent.
• Exposure to cloud-based database services (Azure, GCP).
• Datawarehouse DBA skillset
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, Shell scripting).

Pay rate: $33/hr depending on experience

DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.