Database Administrator

Position: Database AdministratorLocation: Lutz, FL 33549 | Hybrid – 4 days onsite per week after an initial 4-week fully onsite training periodDuration: 6 months (Potential extension up to 18 months or longer)PAYRATE: $65-79 PER HOUR ON W2Working Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible schedule)Interview Process: 60-minute video interview via Microsoft Teams, followed by an onsite interview.Work Location Details:The candidate will split onsite working days between the following locations based on project requirements:Bearss OPS: 1006 E Bearss Ave, Lutz, FL 33549Lake Kathy: 2496 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Job Overview:We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join an enterprise database team consisting of five internal DBAs and several contract resources. The selected candidate will primarily support a new GIS (Geographic Information System) project while contributing to enterprise-wide database administration, modernization initiatives, and operational support.Required Skills & Qualifications:Approximately 10 years of experience in Database Administration.Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.Good understanding of database architecture and enterprise database environments.Experience with High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and database replication.Experience supporting new database deployments and database modernization projects.Strong documentation, communication, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the primary DBA for new database deployments, particularly supporting the GIS implementation project.Participate in database modernization initiatives and enterprise-wide database projects.Design, implement, and maintain database solutions that meet business requirements and IT standards.Collaborate with project teams, developers, business stakeholders, and system integrators to determine appropriate database architectures.Develop reference architectures for review and approval by IT and business teams.Ensure database performance, scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery.Document database changes, configurations, and implementation procedures.Mentor other DBA team members and coordinate effectively with internal and contract resources.Provide operational support and participate in on-call rotations when required.