IT DBA Specialist Sr.

IT DBA Specialist Sr.

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IT DBA Specialist Sr. in EST/CST Remote

Position Title: IT DBA Specialist Sr.

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 08/11/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 11+ Months

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY)/ [TEMP], [Remote]

Pay Range: $52/Hr - $57/Hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

4+ years administering SQL Server (2016,2017,2019,2022, 2025)

* Identify, research, resolve, and respond to a high volume of simple to moderately complex issues or questions from internal and external customers.

* Develop, implement, and maintain the database system, ensuring stability and capability to meet ongoing business needs. This includes logical and physical database design, structure testing of database designs, applications, and technology platforms, security administration, backup and recovery planning, capacity planning, performance tuning, and research and evaluation of new tools and techniques.

* Develop, revise, and implement policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to effectively administer the database environment.

* Lead task forces to develop and implement an Enterprise database system.

* Oversee the development of complex data models and logical database design.

* Plan and conduct structured testing of database designs to confirm functionality and performance.

* Develop and implement plans to oversee the database administration function and ensure smooth transition to new technology.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Support the organization's quality programs.

* Administer company personnel policies in all areas and follow company staffing standards and training recommendations.

* Provide support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote maximum performance.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop, implement and maintain the Enterprise database system in a combination UNIX/NT environment; and to develop policies, standards and procedures related to the database environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Develops, implements and maintains the database system ensuring that the database environment is stable and capable of meeting ongoing business needs including logical and physical database design and implementation; structure testing of database designs, applications, and technology platform; security administration, backup and recovery planning; capacity planning; performance and tuning; research and evaluation of new tools and techniques. Develops, revises, and implements policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to effectively administer the database environment. Plans and conducts structured testing of database designs to confirm functionality and performance. Develops and implements plans to oversee the database administration function, and ensures smooth transition to new technology. Assists with data and database administration including hardware and software evaluation and installation. Participates in task force to develop and implement a database system.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Associate degree in computer-related study from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years computer-related experience required. Bachelor's degree in computer related study from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include one (1) year Enterprise (Oracle, Progress, or SQL) development.

Skills & Knowledge

* Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

* Analytical and interpretive skills

* Strong organizational skills

* Good interpersonal skills

* Ability to work in a team environment

* Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualifications:

**This position is Contract to Hire and Open to Remote, Central/Eastern time zones**MUST ANSWER PRE-SCREEN QUESTIONS WITH EACH RESUME SUBMISSION FOR CANDIDATE TO BE CONSIDERED*What database platforms and versions have you worked with: SQL Server, Oracle, HANA, MariaDB, Progress DB and how would you rate your level of expertise in each? How would you describe your experience with performance tuning? How would you describe your knowledge of clustering, AlwaysOn Availability Groups, and replication (SQL Server and Oracle Goldengate)? What is your level of experience with PowerShell scripting? Familiarity with tools like Redgate, Idera, and GoldenGate? MANAGER'S NOTES:4+ years administering SQL Server (2016,2017,2019,2022, 2025)Identify, research, resolve, and respond to a high volume of simple to moderately complex issues or questions from internal and external customers. Develop, implement, and maintain the database system, ensuring stability and capability to meet ongoing business needs. This includes logical and physical database design, structure testing of database designs, applications, and technology platforms, security administration, backup and recovery planning, capacity planning, performance tuning, and research and evaluation of new tools and techniques. Develop, revise, and implement policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to effectively administer the database environment. Lead task forces to develop and implement an Enterprise database system. Oversee the development of complex data models and logical database design. Plan and conduct structured testing of database designs to confirm functionality and performance. Develop and implement plans to oversee the database administration function and ensure smooth transition to new technology. Perform other duties as assigned. Support the organization's quality programs. Administer company personnel policies in all areas and follow company staffing standards and training recommendations. Provide support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote maximum performance. PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop, implement and maintain the Enterprise database system in a combination UNIX/NT environment; and to develop policies, standards and procedures related to the database

Benefits
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 241214 when responding to this ad.

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