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Database Administrator Contract Jobs in California

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

SQL DBA

Orange, CA · On-site

$53.50 - $66.75/hr

... contract. The DBA should have a heavy/expert level background with SQL Server 2005 and experience with 2008/2012 version doing performance tuning and administration. Experience with SSIS is required ...

EROS Technologies, Inc.

Informix DBA

Woodland, CA · On-site

Woodland hills, CA Joining Mode Contract Primary skills: Informix DBA with 4GL knowledge Secondary: Knowledge on UNIX or Linux Years of experience: Minimum 8 Years Additional Information All your ...

Saalex

Database Administrator III

San Diego, CA · On-site

$115K - $160K/yr

Contingent on Contract Award. Salary: $115k-$160k (depending on experience) The Database Administrator III supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise database systems ...

Saalex

Database Administrator III

San Diego, CA

$115K - $160K/yr

Contingent on Contract Award. Salary: $115k-$160k (depending on experience) The Database Administrator III supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise database systems ...

SA Technologies Inc.

SQL DBA

Martinez, CA

$58.25 - $72.75/hr

... as a SQL Server DBA using associated toolsets such as SQL Admin Studio, MVC, BI, SSRS, etc ... This is a 3-6 month contract to hire. Please submit your best Word resume along with best hourly ...

Akraya Inc.

Oracle DBA

San Ramon, CA

$56.75 - $77/hr

Oracle DBA, Data warehouse Job Duration: 6-10+ Months Contract : Only W2 The Oracle DBA will Provide support for DA on-call. He will Look for opportunities and work with other DBAs to improve ...

AVUM INC

Database Administrator

Malibu, CA · On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

Hybrid/remote work environment with potential on-site requirements based on contract needs * U.S ... AWS database certifications * Experience with MarkLogic or NoSQL databases * Scripting skills ...

Flexon Technologies Inc.

Cockroach DBA

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$59.50 - $74.25/hr

Contract Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, operate, and scale multi-region CockroachDB clusters in production environments. Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and data consistency for ...

Infojini Inc

Oracle DBA (locals only)

San Francisco, CA

$59.75 - $81.25/hr

We offer an excellent compensation package We are looking for Oracle DBA in San Francisco, CA for 2+ years contract position. Please refer someone else if you are not available at this time or you ...

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Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Rencata

East Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$50.25 - $69.25/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Senior Database Administrator (DBA) – Contract

Location:  (Inland Empire / Eastern LA County) – Onsite Employment Type: Contract 

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established higher education institution in Southern California, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support the administration, maintenance, performance optimization, and security of enterprise database environments. This contract role works closely with IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure database reliability, availability, and efficiency across institutional systems.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience managing relational databases, troubleshooting complex database issues, performing upgrades and migrations, and implementing best practices around security, backup, and performance tuning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise database environments to ensure optimal performance and availability
  • Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot database management systems
  • Perform database tuning, optimization, and capacity planning to improve system performance
  • Manage database backups, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery processes
  • Monitor database health, troubleshoot errors, and resolve performance-related issues
  • Implement and maintain database security standards, including access controls and permissions
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and system integrations
  • Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and business users to resolve database-related issues
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational standards
  • Assist with data integrity, auditing, and compliance requirements
  • Participate in projects involving database architecture, enhancements, and improvements
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar database-focused role
  • Strong experience with relational database management systems (RDBMS)
  • Experience with database administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization
  • Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning
  • Strong understanding of database security, permissions, and access management
  • Ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting enterprise environments (higher education or healthcare a plus)
  • Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar database platforms
  • Experience with cloud database environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)
  • Familiarity with scripting/automation tools (PowerShell, Python, SQL scripting)
  • Experience supporting integrations, reporting environments, and data warehouses

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