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Database Administrator III (SQL Server / Oracle)

Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Participation in an on-call rotation and occasional Saturdays may be required.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator III to support a large-scale enterprise technology environment. This role is responsible for administering, designing, optimizing, and supporting mission-critical SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS database environments that power essential business applications.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled database professional with strong troubleshooting abilities, experience supporting enterprise production environments, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and high-performing database solutions.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily administration, maintenance, and operational support of enterprise SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS databases.
• Design, implement, and maintain database structures that support enterprise applications.
• Monitor database performance and proactively tune systems for maximum reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production database issues with minimal supervision.
• Develop, maintain, and improve database administration standards, documentation, and procedures.
• Conduct SQL code reviews and provide recommendations to improve database performance and maintainability.
• Support application enhancements, upgrades, and modernization initiatives from a database perspective.
• Assist in designing, developing, and optimizing database schemas and data models.
• Analyze business processes and technical requirements to create efficient, scalable database solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, Infrastructure teams, and Data Analysts to deliver long-term enterprise solutions.
• Mentor junior technical staff and share database administration best practices.
• Support GIS and spatial database environments as needed.
• Assist with additional database and infrastructure initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of enterprise database administration experience.
• Expert-level experience with:
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or newer
  • Oracle Database 10g or newer
• Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting relational databases.
• Experience monitoring, tuning, and optimizing production database environments.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues.
• Strong understanding of relational database design principles and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following is highly preferred:

• Azure SQL Database
• AWS database services and SQL tools
• ArcGIS Server administration
• ESRI SDE Geodatabases
• GIS and spatial databases
• Enterprise data warehousing
• Database security and compliance best practices

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of relational database management systems and enterprise database architecture.
• Experience designing scalable, high-performance database solutions.
• Ability to analyze business processes and translate requirements into effective database designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet project deadlines.
• Strong documentation and technical writing abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• Ability to mentor teammates and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.

Why Join Us?

You'll work on enterprise-scale systems supporting critical business operations while collaborating with a highly skilled technical team. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, influence database architecture, and contribute to the modernization of large-scale applications.