Senior Database Administrator – Oracle, SQL Server

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. Create, maintain, and support databases across development, testing, and production environments .

Posted 9/17/2026contractMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $51 - $61 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Database Administration, particularly with Oracle and SQL Server, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, and business continuity. Proficient in database automation and scripting, with a strong focus on optimizing database environments and supporting enterprise-level operations.

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Oracle Database AdministrationSQL Server AdministrationDatabase Automation and ScriptingPerformance TuningServiceNow

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Hard Skills

Database Backup and RecoveryDatabase Performance OptimizationDatabase MigrationDatabase PatchingT-SQLPL/SQLPowerShellShell ScriptingKornShellDatabase Environment Audits

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaborationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Oracle 12cOracle 19cOracle 21cSQL Server 2014SQL Server 2016SQL Server 2017SQL Server 2019SQL Server 2022PostgreSQLMySQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Oracle Certified ProfessionalMicrosoft SQL Server Certifications

Industry Keywords

Database AdministrationBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryHigh AvailabilityData Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyITSMMariaDBMS SQL ServerMySQLOraclePostgresServiceNowShell ScriptingSQLSSIS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, maintain, and support databases across development, testing, and production environments
Analyze, test, implement, and optimize physical database designs
Administer Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB environments
Manage database installations, upgrades, patching, migrations, and lifecycle activities
Perform database backup and recovery activities
Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and high availability initiatives
Monitor database performance and identify optimization opportunities
Conduct database environment audits and provide capacity planning recommendations
Maintain technical documentation and supported patch levels
Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell, Shell Scripting, KornShell, T-SQL, and PL/SQL
Partner with application support teams, developers, architects, technical managers, and system administrators
Drive data governance, data integrity, and data management practices
Use ServiceNow to manage operational requests, incidents, and support activities
Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every four weeks, providing seven-day coverage
Act as a subject matter expert and consultant on database initiatives, projects, and architecture discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8+ years of hands-on Database Administration experience within enterprise environments
Strong Oracle Database Administration experience, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, and business continuity
Strong SQL Server Administration experience, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, and business continuity
Experience supporting production, development, and testing database environments
Expertise in database builds, patching, upgrades, migrations, and maintenance
Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills
Experience with database automation and scripting technologies
Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools
Excellent communication, relationship management, and collaboration skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Experience with Oracle 12c, 19c, and 21c, Oracle RAC, Oracle ASM, Oracle Data Guard, and PL/SQL
Experience with SQL Server 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022, SSIS, SSRS, replication, database mirroring, log shipping, Always On Availability Groups, clustering, and T-SQL
Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB
Experience with PowerShell, Shell Scripting, and KornShell
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Oracle Certified Professional certification preferred
Microsoft SQL Server certifications preferred
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
English essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Support critical energy infrastructure that impacts millions of customers
Collaborative and highly skilled DBA team
Exposure to Operational Technology (OT), SCADA, and Nuclear systems
High-profile projects, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
Hybrid work model with onsite collaboration and remote flexibility
Opportunity for long-term engagement
Medical plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA with company contribution
Company-sponsored life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness plans
401(k) with matching
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Career development and advancement opportunities