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Database Administrator

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $80.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Dallas
Sep 13, 2025
Description Primary responsibilities of the Database Administrator include supporting database operations including but not limited to performance monitoring, query optimization, code deployments, access management, and database analysis. The candidate will be responsible for operating in Oracle, Exadata, and SQL Server platforms and supporting database re-platforming efforts to include proper database sizing estimates. They will be responsible for creating database objects, investigating performance issues, table partitioning strategies and setup and monitoring data retention. They will work closely with data architects, data analysts, and database owners to support work requests related to performance monitoring, query optimization, code deployments, access management, and database analysis. The candidate must have strong technical and communication skills coupled with the ability to convey their findings and recommendations to large groups. Responsibilities * Working knowledge of how to investigate and optimize SQL queries in SQL Server and Oracle/Exadata environments. * Monitoring of database performance to include, but not limited to, memory usage, proper backups, active sessions, long-running queries, tablespace configuration, and space allocations. * Coordinate with data architects and analysts on creating schemas, tables (including partitioning), functions, views, stored procedures, database access and roles. * Coordination with the automation team for the scheduling of database. * Write scripts to enable DBA specific processing and monitoring. * Complete routine database administration efforts as defined by the team DBA Lead. * Attend Oncor DBA team meetings and follow Oncor standard DBA practices as defined by the Oncor DBA Function Lead. * Runbook documentation to support DBA processes setup. * Knowledge on Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC) and Advanced Compression is a plus. * Implementing and managing centralized database operations at the Container Database (CDB) level. Qualifications * 3+ years of physical DBA experience, including experience across Oracle, SQL Server, Exadata, Postgres, Microsoft Access database servers. * Working knowledge of all aspects of Database Data Movement and Processing. * Familiarity with JIRA workflow processes and Agile methodology. * Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, DBeaver, TOAD, or Oracle SQL Developer. * Good Communication skills. * Self-Motivated. * Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize tasks as required by demand. * Capable of presenting to all levels of audiences. * Works well in a team environment. * Experience with Hadoop/MongoDB a plus. * Experience with MDM methodology and tools a plus. * Cloud experience a plus. Team Culture: Our team is fast paced, fun, highly energetic, motivated and hardworking. We expect our candidates to be integrated into our results-driven and solution-oriented culture from the get-go. Our team attains high-quality results on challenging projects; the belief that outcomes are linked to one's effort rather than chance and the tendency to personally set challenging yet realistic goals. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Dallas,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.