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Database Administrator jobs in Fort Worth, TX
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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proposed efforts and the resulting demands on sustainment resources. This position will assist in development of proposal metrics, databases of past efforts, and working with the Sustainment capability teams on estimates…
Description: We Are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Imagine . At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity…
of the Flagship Financial Group within the American Airlines Credit Union. The role is responsible for direct operational and administrative support to our team of financial advisors at American Airlines Credit Union in…
$95k
Job Title : CMM Programmer Location: Fort Worth, TX onsite Job Type :Fulltime Salary :$95K+Benefits Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Develop, write, and optimize CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso software to support…
Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Purpose of Position The Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) is responsible for deploying, configuring, patching, and upgradi…
Location Medical Center - Fort Worth Department Environmental Services Shift Second Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours Summary The Environmental Services department is seeking an EVS Aide to join our…
to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are con…
Position: Administrator, AACU Mortgage Processing 11056 Position Type: W2 Contract- No Benefits Position Location: Fort Worth, TX Description: Job Purpose Responsible for processing mortgage loan applications for purchas…
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Location: Hiley Subaru Position Type: Full-time Potential Earnings: Up to $150K annually with performance-based incentives! Experience Level: Experience is a plus, but if you’re passionate and driven, we’ll train the rig…
scores at or above company standards. Assist in diagnosing vehicle problems; order parts and tools as necessary. Oversee administration of warranty claims as well as training and supervising of service department. Reinfo…
solutions. Expertise writing relational and multidimensional database queries that meet performance objectives and business use cases... ...Cogito SQL Badge, Caboodle-Clarity Development, Cogito Tools Administration, and…
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What database administrators earn in Fort Worth
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$39 | $58k–$82k |
| Mid level | $39–$54 | $82k–$112k |
| Senior | $51–$70 | $107k–$146k |
Adjusted for the Fort Worth 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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Senior DBA
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