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Apex Systems

Database Administrator

Arlington, VA · On-site

$63 - $74/hr

Job#: 3031916 Database Administrator Levels: Junior (2-3+ years), Mid-Level (3-5+ years), Senior (5+ years) Location: Fully Remote Travel: Occasional travel (once per year) to Ft. Knox, KY Clearance:

The Garrett Group

Database Administrator

NE · On-site

The Garrett Group is seeking a certified Database Administrator to support USSTRATCOM J-7. Applicants should possess a degree and/or an industry-standard certificate/license that demonstrates ...

Robert Half

Database Administrator

Middleton, WI · Remote

$47.50 - $55/hr

We're seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to support a large enterprise SQL Server environment. This role will focus on both day-to-day database administration and a major SQL Server ...

ReturnPro

Database Administrator

Aventura, FL

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with 5+ years of hands-on experience managing mission-critical databases in dynamic environments. You will play a key role in ...

Koniag, Inc.

Database Administrator

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$140K - $155K/yr

The Database Administrator will be responsible for architecting, maintaining, and optimizing database systems that support mission-critical applications and data services. This role includes ...

kgs

Database Administrator

Fort Belvoir, VA · Hybrid

The Database Administrator will be responsible for architecting, maintaining, and optimizing database systems that support missioncritical applications and data services. This role includes ...

Cymertek

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator)

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$50.25 - $68.25/hr

Oracle DBA (Database Administrator) LOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and ...

InstantServe LLC

Database Administrator

Database Administrator (PostGres, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, S3) Description : The Database Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing PostgreSQL databases and OpenSearch ...

Mindlance

Database Administrator

Englewood, NJ · On-site

They are seeking a Database Administrator to manage, support, and maintain multiple MySQL database instances, requiring hands-on production database administration skills and technical expertise.

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How much do weekend dba jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend dba in the United States is $53.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.08 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Weekend DBAs?

Weekend DBAs are database administrators who work primarily during weekends to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot database systems. Their responsibilities often include performing routine maintenance, backups, updates, and monitoring database performance to ensure systems run smoothly when regular staff may not be available. This role is especially important for organizations that require 24/7 database availability, as weekend DBAs help minimize downtime and address any urgent issues that may arise outside of standard business hours.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by a Weekend DBA?

As a Weekend DBA (Database Administrator), your primary responsibilities include monitoring database performance, performing maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data backups during off-peak hours. A key challenge in this role is quickly identifying and resolving urgent issues with limited support staff available on weekends. Weekend DBAs often collaborate with on-call engineers and provide detailed handover reports for weekday teams. This position is ideal for those who are comfortable working independently and handling critical incidents efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend DBA, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend DBA, you need strong expertise in database management, troubleshooting, backup and recovery, often backed by a degree in computer science or related certifications like Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL. Familiarity with database monitoring tools, scripting languages, and system administration platforms is also essential. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help DBAs respond quickly to issues and coordinate with remote teams. These skills ensure database integrity, minimize downtime, and maintain business continuity during critical weekend hours.

What is the difference between Weekend Dba vs Database Administrator?

AspectWeekend DbaDatabase Administrator
CertificationsOften requires certifications like Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQLTypically requires similar certifications, plus experience in database management
Work EnvironmentPart-time, weekend shifts, often remote or on-siteFull-time, standard business hours, on-site or remote
Industry UsageUsed in industries needing weekend support, such as retail or healthcareCommon across all industries requiring database management

The Weekend Dba and Database Administrator roles share similar certifications and industry usage, but differ mainly in work hours and schedule. Weekend Dbas focus on providing support during weekends, often part-time, while Database Administrators typically work full-time during regular hours. Both roles require technical skills in database management, but the scheduling difference caters to specific industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Dba job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,731 per year, or $53.7 per hour.
Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC

Tampa, FL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

About Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC
At Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC, we deliver secure, innovative solutions in support of national defense and intelligence missions. As a trusted government contracting partner, we provide top-tier intelligence and technology services that safeguard our nation. Our team is mission-driven, and we are committed to building careers that matter.
Location: This is a US-based remote position, with candidates in the Tampa Bay area preferred.
  • Tampa-based employees may have the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid schedule in the future, requiring periodic onsite presence at our Tampa, FL location.

Employment Type: Full-Time Core business hours with on-call availability
Security Clearance: minimum T3 required
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage enterprise Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments for a federal government IT program. You will perform database administration activities, drive performance optimization and security compliance, collaborate with DBA staff, and ensure high availability of mission-critical data systems in a cloud-hosted environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform enterprise Oracle and SQL Server database administration in a federal IT environment
  • Architect, optimize, and maintain high-availability database configurations
  • Implement database security controls, access management, and data integrity enforcement
  • Manage backup/recovery operations with quarterly validation testing
  • Execute SQL tuning, data integration, and ETL/SSIS support activities
  • Develop and maintain contingency plans and business impact analyses for database systems
  • Support disaster recovery and continuity of operations exercises
  • Collaborate with and support junior DBA staff

Required Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Security Clearance: minimum T3 required
  • Bachelor's degree OR Oracle 19c/SQL Server certification OR 5+ years of DBA experience
  • Proven expertise in Oracle 19c+ and Microsoft SQL Server administration
  • Experience with high-availability database configurations (clustering, mirroring, replication)
  • Strong SQL tuning and performance optimization skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Oracle OCP/OCM or Microsoft SQL Server certification
  • Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Cloud-hosted database experience (OCI, Azure, or AWS RDS)
  • Federal IT background with DoD data governance requirements

Certifications
  • Oracle or SQL Server certification preferred

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