Schedule: Weekend Hours and On Call Rotation is to be expected for project needs per the discretion of the DMV. SQL Server Database Administrator 9985 W2 only no subs Client is located in Columbia, SC Duration of the Con…
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Database Administrator jobs in Raleigh, NC
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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Raleigh, NC. In-person Interview on 1 st Round Required. ** Our direct client has an opening for a SQL Database Administrator position # 76125. This position is for 6+ months, with option of extension, and will be worked…
$104k - $114.4k
Salary: $104,000 - 114,400 per year Requirements: ~10+ years of database experience, including 5+ years working with PostgreSQL. ~ Hands-on PostgreSQL administration experience, including replication, partitioning, and p…
OverviewThe Infosys Oracle unit is a global leader in providing comprehensive Oracle services that accelerate business growth and digital transformation. With over 25 years of experience, our team of experts delivers inn…
the actual pay rate for the position. The Admissions Data Administrator provides an important support role in reaching new student enrollment... ...Workspace is preferred. Technical skills and previous database experienc…
$100k - $140k
Job Id: 0000175190Job Category: Information TechnologyJob Location: Raleigh, North CarolinaSecurity Clearance: No ClearanceBusiness Unit: Piper CompaniesPosition Owner: Anne GreenPiper Companies is seeking a Senior Visio…
$174k - $252k
Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.Implement and execute testable system solutions; conduct v…
$175k - $225k
Job Id: 173953Job Location: Raleigh, North CarolinaSecurity Clearance: TS/SCIBusiness Unit: Zachary PiperPosition Owner: Jackie AllenZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (IaC)- TS/SCI for a world le…
environment.• Good Analytical skills.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Designing and optimizing Oracle SQL and PL/SQL database solutions, stored procedures, and performance enhancements.Additional Req…
Job Summary (in List Format): Database Administrator (DBA) State Auditor's Office, North Carolina - Design, implement, maintain, and secure on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid database systems for critical government da…
data profiling, data analysis, and data cleansing to improve data quality. - Design, develop, and implement logical and physical database structures and models. - Participate in the creation and maintenance of data dicti…
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What database administrators earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$40 | $59k–$84k |
| Mid level | $40–$55 | $84k–$114k |
| Senior | $52–$71 | $109k–$148k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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