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Temporary Database Administrator MDCS Support
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Tri-Force Consulting Services Inc, is seeking a Temporary Database Administrator to support the Maryland Direct Certification System (MDCS) at the Maryland State Department of Education. The role involves monitoring database performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring system continuity.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Monitor MDCS database performance, health, and stability
Perform routine maintenance, index management, and optimization. Ensure backup processes are
Diagnose issues affecting MDCS application performance or availability. Respond rapidly in the event of system degradation or outage
Restore services and database functionality, including rollback or backup restoration when necessary
Maintain and test recovery procedures. Ensure high availability and data integrity
Recommend improvements to MDCS reliability and performance
Document database configurations, maintenance routines, recovery steps, and any changes being made
Create technical documentation of recommended solutions
Work with OSCNP and OIT personnel to communicate issues, recovery steps, and impacts. Assist with minor enhancements or database structure adjustments
Qualification
Required
A bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Database Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field
5 years of hands-on experience administering production relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle)
Experience performing backup restoration, disaster recovery, query optimization, and performance tuning in a production environment
Experience monitoring database health and diagnosing system failures or bottlenecks
Ability to write, review, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions
Experience supporting applications in an O&M environment
Preferred
It is preferred that the person has experience with government systems or MDCS-like eligibility platforms
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