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Database Administrator

Database AdministratorDatabase AdministratorFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 1996H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

154 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishMy SQLOracleSQL

Job Description

• Administer, monitor, and update all databases supporting SSA program websites, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability. • Perform regular website maintenance tasks, including updates, bug fixes, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting. • Lead technical planning and implementation for consolidating two SSA websites into a single, unified site (Optional Task 7). • Develop and execute migration strategies to ensure seamless content, database, and functionality integration, minimizing service disruptions. • Design and implement robust database backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures. • Coordinate with stakeholders to align migration and website management with operational goals, SSA standards, and user needs. • Ensure websites and databases comply with SSA, FISMA, Privacy Act, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. • Analyze database and website performance, optimize queries, and implement system enhancements as needed. • Prepare and maintain documentation for all database, website management, and migration activities. • Provide technical expertise to program managers, IT staff, and content specialists on all aspects of website/database management and consolidation.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience in database administration, website management, or a related field.
Proven experience maintaining and optimizing databases supporting high-availability websites.
Demonstrated expertise leading or participating in website/database migration or consolidation projects.
In-depth knowledge of database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and related scripting.
Strong understanding of web-based application architectures, content management systems, and integration practices.
Experience in database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
Working familiarity with FISMA, Privacy Act, Section 508, and SSA compliance standards.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for documentation and stakeholder coordination.
Ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.