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…
$40 - $50 per hour
Apply now: Senior Database Administrator, location is Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday onsite in Cary, NC). The start date is ASAP for this 6 month contract position. Job Title: Senior Database Administrator Location-Type: Hybri…
YEARS SOAP Web Services Desired Skills Windows OS Server Administration Public Health / Disease Surveillance SystemS / LIMS Experience... ...business continuity. • Assist with data migrations and database migration relat…
extension Client: Confidential (based in Raleigh, NC) Role Summary: Our client is seeking an advanced-level Active Directory Administrator with specialized knowledge in account management and hands-on experience in multi…
$130k - $180k
Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established…
$130k - $180k
Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established…
HOW YOU WILL DO IT Purpose Statement: The purpose of the CAD Administrator SR role is to support engineering CAD and related systems within... .... Assist in the negotiation of maintenance costs for CAD, Database Managem…
scripting languages, user interface components, backend logic, and database systems to support complex laboratory workflows and ensure... ...Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database administration concepts. N…
Accentuate Staffing is working with a construction company that is adding a Procore Administrator to support project teams and field users. This person will own the day-to-day support and administration of Procore and he…
Job Title: Clarity Developer Location: Remote (Preferred: Raleigh, NC or New Jersey – hybrid 3 days/week) Schedule: Must be able to work East Coast business hours Job Overview One of our TOP banking clients is seeking an…
$40 - $60 per hour
Location - Remote, Anywhere in US Required Skills: #8-10 years of strong/recent experience developing integrations on the MuleSoft platform. # Strong understanding of API and integration concepts across multiple complex…
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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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Junior DBA
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Database Administrator
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