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Database Administrator jobs in Tampa, 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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Hi, Title Oracle EBS Finance Functional Consultant Location Tampa, Florida As a business analyst, is expected to work on requirement gathering, solution design, configuration, and end-to-end validation of setups to deliv…
Hospital Administrator - Tampa Our client, a leading name in pet healthcare, is looking for a Hospital Administrator to lead the business side of a fast-paced, 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital. This is a chance t…
Hospital Administrator Our Client, a Major Pet Health care company is seeking a Hospital Administrator. This person serves as the operational leader of the hospital and is responsible for overseeing all non-medical busin…
workflow automation. ~ Basic programming knowledge in C#, VB.NET, or Python is a plus. ~ Familiarity with SQL and relational databases. ~ Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office automation. ~ Understanding of APIs and we…
Oracle EPBCS Consultant Tampa, FL (Onsite) Tampa Local only (within 30 Miles Local to Tampa Only) 13+ Years Must Must-Have Skills * Oracle EPBCS (Enterprise Planning & Budgeting Cloud Service) – 7–10+ years * Oracle Plan…
VetsEZ is currently looking for a Dynatrace Developer for a 100% remote position supporting a large federal government healthcare modernization project. In this role, you will help enhance the monitoring and observabilit…
We are currently looking for a API Authentication Developer (PIVOT) for a 100% remote position supporting a large federal government healthcare modernization project. This role will support multiple teams focused on API…
We are currently looking for a Database Engineer for a 100% remote position on a large federal government project supporting the... ...of professional experience in database engineering, database administration, or a rel…
We are seeking an experienced Pega Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise applications using Pega PRPC 8.x. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Pega application development, case management, w…
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job summary: The Senior Microsoft 365 Administrator will serve as the primary owner for an enterprise cloud ecosystem, driving the technical design, security, and operational governance required to support a rapidly expa…
Title: Sr. Database Administrator, Progression Company : Tampa Electric Company Location: Bearss Operations Center State and City: Florida - Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days Hiring Manager: Nathan Campbell Recruiter: Mark Koe…
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What database administrators earn in Tampa
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 Tampa 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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