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Database Administrator jobs in Miami, FL
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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We are currently looking for a HealthShare / InterSystems IRIS Developer for a 100% remote position supporting a large federal government healthcare modernization project. The selected candidate will develop and support…
Role - Oracle Field Service Consultant Location - Remote Job type- Full Time Employment Job description Below Must Have Technical/Functional Skill ~ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Supply…
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Microsoft SQL-based ETL processes using SSIS packages and Stored Procedures to extract from a variety of sources, including API's, databases, and text files. Responsible for the design of ETL data feeds. Deploy and maint…
CREW ADMINISTRATOR The Crew Admin supports the Headof Human Resources and isresponsible for Team Member movements on and off the Destination, travel arrangements,documents’ validation, room assignments, etc. Additionally…
Crew Administrator Our Human Resource team members help empower our crew, also supporting and encouraging them in many ways. From facilitating professional development through training opportunities and career advancemen…
Culinary Administrative Assistant In charge of running the whole culinary operation onboard the ship, these talented chefs not only ensure each meal our guests enjoy onboard our ships is memorable, they also work hard to…
CC CREW ADMINISTRATOR The HR Crew Admin is responsible for processing and tracking of The Bahamas Immigration long-term and short-term work permit applications. This role ensures that the immigration processes are handle…
Cruise Programs Administrator The Entertainment Team helps ensure that our guests enjoy their stay on board as much as their time in port. They embrace the challenge of being in the spotlight or working behind the scenes…
Entertainment Division Administrator Assists the Cruise Director with administrative and clerical work. Administratively supports the entire Entertainment Division, including, but not limited to, tracking and entering tr…
PostgreSQL Database Developer Employment Type: Full Time, Experienced level Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking... ...~ Must be US Citizenship ~7 years of experience with administrating PostgreSQL Databases…
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What database administrators earn in Miami
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $32–$45 | $66k–$94k |
| Mid level | $45–$61 | $94k–$127k |
| Senior | $58–$79 | $121k–$165k |
Adjusted for the Miami 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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