implementations with ownership of delivery quality. *Domain experience in Medical Devices and Pharma Manufacturing. *Understanding of computer system validation (CSV) and manufacturing validation processes. *Strong SQL k…
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Database Administrator jobs in Cincinnati, OH
Database administrators keep an organization's databases fast, available, and recoverable — tuning performance, managing backups and security, and planning for growth.
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A leading customer management company in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Mainframe Developer to design and maintain applications on mainframe systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sci…
Job description Below Design and develop, test and maintain complex application software within Hogan Banking Systems Sound knowledge on any of the Hogan Systems-IDS/CIS/RPM/ILP/ODS/PAS knowledge Support implementation d…
A ForgeRock Developer is responsible for implementing and maintaining Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using the ForgeRock Identity Platform. This involves designing, developing, and customizing ForgeRock c…
hands-on experience with IBM DataStage 11.7 or above including Parallel Jobs, Sequencers, Parameter Sets, Job * Monitoring, Administration, and Performance Tuning. *Advanced SQL and PL/SQL development skills with strong…
Job Description (JD) Role: Senior Nintex Workflow Developer Experience Required: 8-10 Years (with 5+ years of hands-on Nintex Workflow & Nintex Forms experience ) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Nintex W…
Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and…
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A ServiceNow Developer/ Administrator job in Cincinnati, OH 45215 is currently available through Belcan at one of our key aerospace clients. As a ServiceNow Developer/Administrator you will work in a fast-paced Agile env…
projects. Perform quality assurance and troubleshoot issues by reading logs, running tests, and communicating with ****@*****.*** system administrators. Participate in project planning process. May help prepare estimates…
Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Truck Cab Manufacturers Inc. is seeking a skilled Offline Brake Press Programmer to develop accurate and efficient bending programs using SigmaBEND for both Cincinnati and Acc…
$30 - $40 per hour
Job Description Job Description Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a CMM Programmer role in Cincinnati, OH. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to…
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What database administrators earn in Cincinnati
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $27–$38 | $56k–$79k |
| Mid level | $38–$51 | $79k–$107k |
| Senior | $49–$67 | $102k–$140k |
Adjusted for the Cincinnati market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQLQuery tuning and indexingBackup and recoveryHigh availability and replicationSecurity and access controlCapacity planningScripting and automationCloud database servicesWorking with developers
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A critical query got slow overnight. How do you investigate?
Check execution plans, statistics, recent changes, and blocking. A structured path from symptom to cause is what they are grading.
Walk me through your backup strategy and how you verify it.
Cover full/differential/log backups, RPO/RTO targets, and regular restore testing. The verification part is where weak candidates fall down.
How do you decide what to index?
Base it on query patterns and measured impact, and mention the write cost of over-indexing. Showing you remove indexes too is a good sign.
How would you design high availability for a critical database?
Discuss replication or availability groups, failover testing, and what the application must tolerate. Note that HA is not backup — they solve different problems.
A developer wants direct production database access. How do you respond?
Show least-privilege instincts with a service mindset: offer read replicas, audited access, or better tooling instead of a flat no.
Tell me about a data-loss scare or recovery you performed.
A calm, honest recovery story — what was lost, what was restored, what changed after — demonstrates exactly the judgment this role exists for.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For database administrators specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the database platforms and versions you ran, with the size and count of databases managed.
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Quantify performance work: query times cut, storage reclaimed, downtime avoided during migrations.
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Highlight zero-data-loss recoveries or successful DR tests — recoverability is the core promise of the role.
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Show cloud migration experience (RDS, Azure SQL, Cloud SQL) as most DBA hiring now expects it.
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Mention automation of routine maintenance; it signals you scale beyond hand-run scripts.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Junior DBA
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Database Administrator
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