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SDH Systems

DBA

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Database Support Engineer / DBA Location: Des Moines, IA Interview Process: Online Database Support Engineer / DBA - Key Responsibilities * Manage and administer Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server ...

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RICEFW Technologies,Inc

SQL Developer DBA5

Des Moines, IA

$44.25 - $60.50/hr

THIS IS NOT A DBA POSITION WHERE THE RESOURCE IS DOING MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, STORAGE ALLOCATION OR BACKUP. IT IS A DEVELOPER ROLE WHERE THE RESOURCE SPECIALIZES IN CODING AGAINST A SQL BACKEND ...

RICEFW Technologies,Inc

SQL Developer DBA5

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$44.25 - $60.50/hr

THIS IS NOT A DBA POSITION WHERE THE RESOURCE IS DOING MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, STORAGE ALLOCATION OR BACKUP. IT IS A DEVELOPER ROLE WHERE THE RESOURCE SPECIALIZES IN CODING AGAINST A SQL BACKEND ...

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Is a Database Administrator Engineer still in demand?

Database Administrator Engineers are in high demand due to the ongoing need for data management, security, and performance optimization in organizations. Skills in SQL, cloud platforms, and database management tools increase employability, and certifications like Oracle or Microsoft can enhance job prospects.

What is the difference between Database Administrator Engineer vs Database Developer?

AspectDatabase Administrator EngineerDatabase Developer
Primary RoleMaintains, secures, and optimizes databases for performance and reliabilityDesigns, develops, and implements database applications and queries
Skills & CertificationsDBA certifications (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server), knowledge of database managementSQL, PL/SQL, database design, programming skills
Work EnvironmentDatabase environments, IT teams, system administrationDevelopment teams, software projects, application environments
Common UsageEnsuring database stability and securityCreating and optimizing database structures and queries

While both roles work closely with databases, the Database Administrator Engineer focuses on maintaining and securing existing databases, whereas the Database Developer primarily designs and develops new database solutions. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job focus within the database field.

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DBA

SDH Systems

Des Moines, IA • On-site

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Job description

Job Title: Database Support Engineer / DBA
Location: Des Moines, IA
Interview Process: Online
 
Job Description: Database Support Engineer / DBA – Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and cloud environments.

  • Ensure database availability, performance, integrity, and security.

  • Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and DR activities.

  • Support AWS-hosted databases (RDS, EC2-based deployments).

  • Perform database migrations from on-prem to AWS.

  • Conduct SQL tuning, query optimization, index tuning, and performance analysis.

  • Support Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, Flashback and SQL Server AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Replication.

  • Automate database administration tasks using Shell, PowerShell, Python, SQL/PL-SQL/T-SQL.

  • Work with cloud, security, CMDB, and infrastructure teams to support integrated service delivery. , 

Required Skills

  • Oracle Database (11g–19c+)

  • Microsoft SQL Server

  • AWS RDS, EC2, S3, DMS, CloudWatch

  • SQL / PL-SQL / T-SQL optimization

  • Oracle RMAN, Data Guard, Flashback

  • SQL Server AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Replication

  • Performance tuning, capacity planning, DR planning

  • Oracle OEM, SSMS, SQL Developer, Toad

  • Linux/Unix and Windows administration

  • Scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell)

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