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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Remote Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain our corporate database systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our databases across a distributed and global infrastructure, while also participating in the planning and development of the database strategy.

• Administer, monitor, and maintain production and development databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security in our database environments.
• Design and implement backup, recovery, archiving, and replication strategies.
• Perform database tuning and optimization.
• Implement and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage database access and permissions.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Conduct audits and assessments for database security and compliance.
• Support project teams in database-related activities during design, testing, deployment, and maintenance phases.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide 24/7 on-call support as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of database configurations and procedures.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in database administration or a related role.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
• Proficient in performance tuning, scripting (PL/SQL, T-SQL, Bash), and automation tools.
• Solid understanding of data security, backup/recovery techniques, and disaster recovery planning.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Preferred:

• Experience in large-scale industrial, engineering, or construction environments.
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible working hours and fully remote setup.
• Opportunities to work on global infrastructure and energy projects.
• Career development and training programs.
• Inclusive and collaborative corporate culture.

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Akkodis is seeking a Database Administrator for a contract with a client in Sunnyvale, CA(Hybrid). Candidates must have hands-on experience with Weaviate Vector DB and GenAI foundation models to be considered.

Rate Range: $58/hour to 60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Database Administrator job responsibilities include:

• Ensure reliability, scalability, and uptime of Weaviate Vector DB services across hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Evaluate and compare vector database technologies for AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) use cases.
• Manage and optimize embedding storage and high-dimensional indexing (e.g., HNSW) for GenAI applications.
• Implement robust security, backup, and performance strategies for production-grade AI deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering and AI teams to integrate GenAI models and maintain database efficiency.
• Automate operational tasks and monitor system health to support continuous availability and performance.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in database administration, with at least 2+ years in vector databases and GenAI environments.
• Must have hands-on experience with Weaviate Vector DB and GenAI foundation models.
• Proven ability to manage high-dimensional indexing (e.g., HNSW), embedding storage, and ensure reliability and scalability of AI-driven database services.

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Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Role Description:

The selected candidate will maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple databases. Duties include disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data, as well as administering, maintaining, developing, and implementing policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database. The selected candidate will evaluate and recommend available database management system products; perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure the highest level of system performance, availability, and compliance with business requirements; and organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform daily database administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system database and replication issues.
• Monitor database performance and memory allocations using standard tools.
• Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database problems.
• Perform database recovery actions.
• Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support and create new database scripts for recurring database issues.
• Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.
• Transition/ingest legacy data.
• Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, making updates to existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file.
• Recommend design and implementation practices that optimize the performance of GOTS/COTS databases and applications.
• Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.

• Qualified candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance to be considered.
• Must have at least three (3) years of demonstrated experience as a database administrator.
• Must have at least three (3) years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Must have experience implementing and maintaining database security.
• Must have experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring.
• Must have experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems/issues.
• Must have experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software.
• Must have experience with procedural languages, for example: PL/SQL.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 8 years of experience.
• Experience with real time highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle Golden Gate, Sybase Replication Server.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team.
• Experience with database design and development.
• Experience the understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general.
• Experience with Mongo and/or Cassandra.

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

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Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Clearance: DHS Suitability

Description

Manage and optimize DHS databases to ensure availability, security, and integrity. Support performance tuning, backup/recovery, and data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain databases
• Optimize query performance
• Ensure data security and compliance
  
  

• 6+ years of experience in database administration
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related
• Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DHS Suitability clearance
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Job Description

Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) is seeking qualified candidates to support an engineering effort in the National Capital Region (NCR). The work scope is to plan, design, test, build, implement, deploy, and transition Information Technology (IT) solutions to meet various customer requirements in the NCR. Selected candidates will provide customers with seamless transitions to leading edge solutions which meet security requirements and provide operations and maintenance for development and test environments and provide specialized support for mission specific systems and applications.



The Database Administrator designs, maintains, enhances, and codes relational databases; analyzes and determines information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities. Participates in special projects as needed. May serve as team or technical task lead and provide guidance and training to lower-level staff.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develops data modeling and is responsible for data acquisition and access analysis and design, and archive, recovery, and load strategy design and implementation
• Coordinates new data development ensuring consistency and integration with existing data warehouse structure
• Reviews business requests for data and data usage, researches data sources for new and better data feeds
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality
• Designs data structures to accommodate database production, storage, maintenance, and accessibility
• Develops screens and queries; tests designed applications; may perform upgrades and maintenance of hardware and software
• Provides technical support and guidance to users
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
• Requires at least five years' directly related experience in the design, maintenance, and coding of databases.
• Also requires advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in all phases of database development, coding, and design, including business analysis, event modeling, logical and physical database design, data access analysis and design, DBMS optimization, archive and recovery strategy, load strategy design and implementation, security, and change management.

• CompTIA Security +, or higher

• Active DOD security clearance (SECRET)

• Onsite support within government facilities located across the National Capital Region (NCR)

• Build, configure, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL, Redis and CockroachDB
• Support schema design, query tuning, and performance optimization for mission-critical workloads
• Collaborate with developers and traders on data modeling and system requirements across varied business use cases
• Automate database operations and provisioning tasks using Bash (required) and Python (preferred) with an eye toward Infrastructure-as-Code
• Participate in performance monitoring and observability using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and internal dashboards
• Contribute to and maintain operational runbooks, change records, and disaster recovery documentation
• Work with the team to support replication, backup verification, and failover procedures
• Maintain a security-first mindset by adhering to access control policies and proper change management practices
• Share on-call responsibilities with the Database Engineering team, supporting 24/7 availability of critical systems

• 2+ years of experience supporting SQL-based and NoSQL database systems in a production environment
• Rapid problem-solving skills with a proven ability to move from root cause analysis to resolution under time pressure
• Working knowledge of database internals, replication strategies, and backup methodologies
• Comfortable with Linux command-line tools and scripting in Bash; Python scripting experience is a plus
• Experience with database observability and motivation to improve performance and operational visibility
• Familiarity with concepts like HA, DR, and PITR; ability to participate in recovery exercises and production support
• Clear communicator with a collaborative working style and the ability to engage with engineers, traders, and business stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the drive to improve systems through automation and documentation

• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
• Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
• Flexible vacation policy
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness Programs

• 5+ years of hands-on physical/logical DBA experience in Oracle, SQL Server, and Exadata environments
• Strong experience supporting large-scale data environments (80-150 TB), including data warehouses and ODS databases
• Demonstrated ability to ask critical questions and engage as a problem-solver, not just a task executor
• Proficient in Shell scripting (required); scripting for retention, automation, and monitoring is essential
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, partitioning, and optimization techniques
• Familiarity with containerized databases (CDB/PDB) and hybrid data architectures
• Working knowledge of database installs, restores, and backups
• Experience with MongoDB is highly desirable
• Some previous exposure to SaaS and cloud-based platforms is a plus
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and using Jira for work tracking is a must
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skill
• Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC) and Advanced Compression experience is preferred
• Experience with MDM, Hadoop, or data governance tooling
• Some familiarity with cloud migration strategies and hybrid data ecosystems
• Experience with tools like SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle SQL Developer, TOAD, or DBeaver

• Manage and support Oracle, Exadata, SQL Server, and MongoDB environments
• Support logical database functions: table creation, user and role provisioning, and schema development
• Collaborate with requestors and internal teams to fully understand requests
• Monitor and optimize performance (query tuning, long-running queries, memory usage, tablespace, CPU, and I/O)
• Identify and resolve issues related to data sprawl, storage limits, and resource contention
• Write and maintain Shell scripts for data retention, monitoring, and other automation tasks
• Clean up legacy data and implement data governance and retention strategies
• Support backup, restore, and installation processes
• Maintain and refresh data across environments, move and transform data between systems
• Implement table partitioning strategies and compression (HCC/Advanced Compression preferred)
• Support containerized database (CDB/PDB) implementations and resource management
• Develop and manage security policies for users and roles at both CDB and PDB levels
• Contribute to the development of database monitoring tools and alerts
• Work in Agile teams using Jira to track work, prioritize requests, and support iterative project delivery
• Provide documentation (runbooks, procedures) for all administrative processes

Noom is on a mission to help people live better, longer. We're a consumer-led digital health company, connecting people to content, coaching, community, and clinicians, to build lasting habits and live healthier lives. We're a high-growth organization powered by science, technology, and world-class talent. When you join Noom, on any team, whether fully-remote or in one of our offices, you'll see the impact of your work on the world.

Noom's Technology team builds and maintains the scalable, secure systems that power our platform and drive meaningful outcomes for millions of users. We partner closely across disciplines to ensure our architecture supports innovation, performance, and reliability as we grow.

About the Role

As we continue to grow, we're seeking a Database Administrator to help lead the design, performance, and scalability of our data infrastructure. You'll be responsible for ensuring our PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB systems are reliable, performant, and aligned with our long-term technical strategy.

You Will

• Own and maintain AWS-hosted PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB instances
• Help lead schema migration strategy and tooling to enable robust, zero-downtime deployments
• Perform and automate database patching, upgrades, and backups
• Optimize query performance, indexing, and configuration tuning
• Troubleshoot production issues related to slow queries, locks, or storage bloat
• Advise developers on efficient database access patterns
• Architect scalable and fault-tolerant database solutions, including replication, sharding, partitioning, and failover strategies
• Plan and manage data growth and capacity needs
• Maintain and enhance internal schema migration tools (e.g., Flyway, Sqitch, Liquibase, or custom)
• Improve database observability and integrate with CI/CD pipelines

• 4 - 6 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in production environments
• Expertise with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)
• Strong skills in SQL performance tuning and execution plan analysis
• Experience with schema migration tools and CI/CD integration
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or CloudWatch
• Bonus: Experience with DynamoDB design principles, IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), database security best practices, and event-driven architectures

• Play a key role in scaling the data infrastructure of a mission-driven health tech company
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impact at scale
• Work with modern cloud-native technologies in a high-growth environment
• Be part of a passionate, supportive team that values innovation and autonomy

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $102,000 - 137,000
• The range displayed on each job posting is based on Noom's estimate as of the date of publication and reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position for US-based candidates. The actual placement of the candidate within the range is based on factors including (but not limited to) relevant experience and training, assessment of functional skills and behavioral competencies, role scope, and location. This range is not inclusive of any discretionary bonus or equity package.

• Noom offers a comprehensive and generous total rewards package. This generally includes a discretionary performance-based bonus, stock awards, healthcare, disability & retirement benefits, paid holidays and paid leave, and various wellness programs, etc.

• This position is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week (Wed/Thurs) on-site required in our Princeton, NJ office