Senior Database Administrator

BCforward is looking for Senior Database Administrator at Raleigh, NC, 27699

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator

Location: Raleigh, NC, 27699
Contract Duration: 06 Months

Pay Rate : $45-$49/hr on w2
Client: State of North Carolina

Job description:

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of on-premises, hybrid and cloud-based database systems that store and manage critical government data.

****This is an on-site position.

About the State Auditor's Office

The Office of the State Auditor of North Carolina is dedicated to ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government operations. Our mission is to conduct audits, evaluations, and investigations that improve the performance and integrity of state agencies. We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator with significant cloud experience to manage and optimize our on premise, cloud-based and hybrid database infrastructure, ensuring secure, efficient, and high-performance database systems to support audit functions, data analysis and agency operations.

Position Overview

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of on-premises, hybrid and cloud-based database systems that store and manage critical government data. This role involves optimizing database performance, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with data analysts, auditors, and IT to support agency operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud database solutions and migrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based and hybrid relational and non-relational database systems.
• Optimize database performance, storage, indexing, and query execution in cloud environments.
• Ensure database security, encryption, and compliance with state and federal regulations for on premises, hybrid and cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain cloud-based backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage user access controls and roles within cloud database systems.
• Work closely with data analysts and IT teams to ensure seamless data availability and integration in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance tuning.
• Automate cloud database processes and improve data management workflows.
• Monitor cloud database performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Lead cloud migration projects and optimize cloud storage and computing costs.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in cloud database technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in database administration, with a strong focus on cloud-based database solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server in cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud database management platforms, specifically Azure.
• Experience and understanding of Databricks, data lakes and/or data warehouse.
• Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and access control in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and cloud-based data warehousing solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud automation tools such as Terraform or AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for cloud automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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 237599 when responding to this ad.