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JeffreyM Consulting

Database Administrator (DBA)

contractor Remote

AI overview

Provide comprehensive database support, including performance monitoring and troubleshooting, while managing backups and system configurations.

** This is a contract position supporting our client that goes through December 2025, with potential to extend **

Summary: The main function of a Database Administrator is to provide database support on a variety of hardware and software platforms and peripherals.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide database and system support
  • Monitor, collect statistical information, and provide reporting on capacity and system performance
  • Based on statistics, make recommendations to maintain and improve capacity and system performance
  • Monitor the system, and act upon system and application automated alerts
  • Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues (ex. correcting installation, configuration, or data problems)
  • Plan and perform software installation, configuration, upgrade and patching
  • Plan and perform database configuration, maintenance, upgrade and patching
  • Perform and manage system and database backups
  • Perform manual switch to redundant system / database components, in case of system failure

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
  • 10+ years experience required
  • Experience in providing technical support, covering database administration and operations to include monitoring maintenance capacity, performance monitoring/planning and incident/problem troubleshooting and resolution
  • Strong knowledge of Progress Open Edge
  • Understanding of trouble ticket tracking processes
  • Understanding of support agreements and their implied service levels
  • Proven ability to write excellent technical documentation

Benefits

Compensation Rate: $70-77/hr

  • This pay range is Client-specific for the opening advertised. The identity of the Client will be disclosed if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. **

Benefits

  • 75% of employee-only Medical & Dental coverage
  • Vision - opt-in available
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Laptop
  • Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D coverage
  • Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer/Critical Illness, Pet insurance - opt in available

** This is a contract position supporting our client that goes through December 2025, with potential to extend **

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: 75% of employee-only Medical & Dental coverage
  • Optional insurances: Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer/Critical Illness, Pet insurance - opt in available
  • Paid Time Off: PTO
JeffreyM Consulting

At JeffreyM, we pride ourselves on original ideas and a people-first approach that drives results. After 13 years of consecutive growth, the number one reason why our employees choose to stay is because of the people. The JeffreyM mentality is relaxed, yet motivated and when it comes to finding you a job, we work quickly and honestly. We track down the best roles based on your experience and goals, and keep you in the loop should any new opportunities pop up. Our goal is to provide a workspace where success matches employee’s happiness. Together, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment that allows employees to do their best work while helping clients achieve their best results.

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