Scalence L.L.C. · 16 hours ago
Database Administrator Contractor
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60/hr - $65/hr
8+ years expScalence L.L.C. is seeking a highly skilled Sr Production Support Database Administrator with extensive experience in managing various database technologies. The role involves providing 24x7 production support, administering databases, and ensuring performance, reliability, and security for enterprise applications.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA managing either SQL Server and Oracle database environments
8+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA managing Mainframe DB2 or IBM DB2 (LUW, z/OS Server etc.) or DB2 UDB
8+ 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
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)
Company
Scalence L.L.C.
In today’s dynamic and competitive market, success hinges on mastering three key areas: Data Intelligence, Business Resilience, and Digital Experience.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase