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Database Administrator jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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CMDB Developer Philadelphia, PA - Focus: Technical implementation and platform stability. - Key Responsibilities: Hands-on configuration of ServiceNow ITOM (Discovery, Service Mapping, CI relationship management), creati…
EUC Administrator Blue Bell, PA Fulltime, Onsite Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Core EUC Support Skills Windows 10/11 troubleshooting Hardware & software issue resolution Active Directory (user management, group p…
$92k - $126.5k
and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. As a Senior Subcontract Administrator for Advanced Manufacturing, you will be responsible for contracting with major constr…
Job Details: Universe Administrator Remote Options About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to manage... ...and Eclipse Basic. Experience administering Universe databases on Linux. Preferred Skil…
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Kitchen / Culinary Administrator to support the daily operations of a fast-paced culinary environment. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth coordination of ki…
Job Summary We are seeking a SIAM Administrator with strong expertise in SIAM frameworks, ITIL processes, and multi-vendor service management. The role is responsible for governing end-to-end service integration, ensurin…
We are looking for a skilled ServiceNow Developer to enhance our platform and contribute to vital IT service management initiatives. This remote position involves designing, implementing, and optimizing ServiceNow soluti…
$70 - $80 per hour
This role is centered around developing and enhancing ServiceNow applications to streamline business processes and improve service delivery for users. You will engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle,…
performing root cause analysis. Technical Skills: Required: Appian, any Appian certs, Understanding of Object oriented programming, databases, exposure to AWS cloud platform Nice to have: JAVA, Python, JavaScript, HTML,…
RDK Developer (Onsite; Philadelphia, PA) Seeking a RDK Developer who will play a critical role in the development and management of our clients DOCSIS 4.0 meter, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality releases wi…
Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain microservices. Support and manage Enterprise Kong and Kong Konnect. Hand-on experience in installing and configuring Kong API Gateway and integrating with existing APIs. Goo…
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What database administrators earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $31–$44 | $65k–$92k |
| Mid level | $44–$60 | $92k–$124k |
| Senior | $57–$78 | $119k–$162k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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Database Administrator
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