Sybase Database Administrator

Title: Sybase Database Administrator

Location: Southeastern U.S. (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Description

• We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our team.
• The selected candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing database systems, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
• This role involves providing support to application teams, implementing database updates, and proactively identifying system improvements.
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems.
• Develop, implement, and deploy database patches and updates.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in database-related tasks, with attention to detail and urgency.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, making proactive recommendations for enhancements.
• Prepare and present database performance reports and statistical data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain production uptime service levels, including backup, recovery, and security measures.
• Implement and enforce data integrity, access controls, and data cleansing strategies.
• Manage storage, rollback segments, and database objects to maintain optimal functionality.
• Create, deploy, and maintain database schemas.
• Configure and manage auditing features to ensure compliance.
• Perform disaster recovery planning, setup, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including log full and system crashes.
• Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages.
• Conduct query performance analysis and optimization.
  
  

Required Skills

• 5-7 years of experience in database administration.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, management, and optimization.
• Experience with database performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of database security best practices, access control, and data integrity measures.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools such as shell scripting and configuration management frameworks.
• Experience with database auditing and compliance processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience working in financial or banking industries is a plus.
• Knowledge of high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud and on-premise database management.
• Understanding of database schema design and deployment strategies.
• Exposure to enterprise business applications and database integration with other systems.
  
  

Compensation

Pay Range: $44.41-$69.72 Per Hr

Benefits

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