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Data Recovery Jobs in Oklahoma (NOW HIRING)

Enterprise - Sr Database Admin

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$40.75 - $56/hr

Ensure data recovery, maintenance, data integrity, and space requirements for physical database are met through formulations and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards relating to database ...

Archaeological Field Technician

Bixby, OK · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Minimum of three months of field experience (survey, testing, and data recovery) * Requires experience identifying and recording prehistoric resources * Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology ...

Sr Database Admin

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$40.75 - $56/hr

Ensures data recovery, maintenance, data integrity, and space requirements for the physical database are met through formulation and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards relating to ...

Sr Database Admin

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$40.75 - $56.25/hr

Ensures data recovery, maintenance, data integrity, and space requirements for the physical database are met through formulation and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards relating to ...

Ability to install, configure, and design databases, migration, performance monitoring, security, and troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery. * Ability to pass customer security ...

Project Archaeologist

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$72K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Some experience in a variety of aspects of archeological fieldwork including survey, shovel testing, monitoring, and data recovery, and at least some supervisory experience. * Excellent written and ...

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How much do data recovery jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for data recovery in Oklahoma is $24.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the data recovery position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Data Recovery, you need expertise in data storage systems, file structures, and troubleshooting techniques, often supported by a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard recovery tools such as EnCase, R-Studio, and forensic software, along with relevant certifications like Certified Data Recovery Professional (CDRP), is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for diagnosing problems and interacting with clients. These competencies are vital for successfully retrieving lost data, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring customer satisfaction under often time-sensitive conditions.

What are the most common challenges faced in a data recovery role?

Professionals in Data Recovery often encounter challenges such as working with severely damaged hardware, complex data loss scenarios, or dealing with encryption and proprietary file systems. These situations require both technical proficiency and creative problem-solving to recover as much data as possible without compromising its integrity. Additionally, managing client expectations and clearly communicating recovery outcomes are important aspects of the job. Team members may collaborate with IT support staff, security professionals, or legal teams to address various cases. These challenges make the work dynamic and rewarding for those who enjoy solving technical puzzles and providing critical support to clients.

What is a data recovery?

A Data Recovery job involves retrieving lost, corrupted, or inaccessible data from storage devices like hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, and memory cards. Professionals in this field use specialized software and hardware tools to recover files that may have been deleted, damaged, or lost due to system failures, malware, or physical damage. They also assess storage media, implement recovery strategies, and ensure data integrity. Many data recovery specialists work for IT services, forensic teams, or businesses that require critical data restoration.

Infographic showing various Data Recovery job openings in Oklahoma as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,006 per year, or $24 per hour.

Enterprise - Sr Database Admin

MidFirst Bank

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

$40.75 - $56/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


MidFirst Bank rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 171 rated banks


Job description

Primary responsibilities include:
  • Manage SQL Server databases for servers running Microsoft SQL Server Standard or Enterprise editions.
  • Ensure data recovery, maintenance, data integrity, and space requirements for physical database are met through formulations and monitoring of policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management
  • Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security
  • Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
  • Support existing database object development and new database object development, to include TSQL coding for views and stored procedures and the use of SSIS for data ETL
  • Analyze, test, and implement physical database design supporting various business applications (including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, and operational guidelines)
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activates after hours
  • Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems on a rotational basis (OnCall)
  • Work with customers of varying levels of technical expertise in a high-pressure, complex environment

Minimum Requirements:
  • 7 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar role
  • 5 years of in-depth experience in the administration, support, and implementation of Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise (on-prem)
  • 5 years of experience with backup, restores, and recovery models
  • 5 years of experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server to include use of Availability Groups and Always-On replication
  • Ability to demonstrate strong DBA skills through understanding of relational database model and techniques
  • Experience in designing, modeling, developing, and support large RDBMS
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Team player with good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Previous experience as a Team Lead preferred but not required

* Must reside within the market area to be considered.
*Position requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant US based experience.
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