Looking for Database Administrator in Woodbridge, NJ (Onsite)

[Contract Roles]

Database Administrator

Woodbridge, NJ (Onsite)

Long Term Contract

*LOCAL ONLY* Candidates should have a strong background in both Oracle DB and MS SQL Server, ETL, PostgreSQL, data warehousing.

 

Job Description:

We are looking for a Database Administrator to maintain, secure, and optimize database systems to ensure reliable access, data integrity, performance, and high availability for business operations. This position will be a full-time contract and onsite in Woodbridge, NJ

 

What You’ll Do

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and MS SQL Server database systems
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexing, and storage
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and IT teams to design and enhance database solutions
• Support ETL processing and data warehousing initiatives
• Administer databases following organizational security and data integrity policies
• Manage database security, including roles, permissions, and encryption
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies
• Ensure high availability through clustering, replication, and failover solutions
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolution
• Perform database upgrades, patches, and migrations

 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a related role
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle and MS SQL Server
• Experience monitoring database performance and optimizing queries, indexing, and storage
• Experience supporting databases across Linux, UNIX, and Windows environments
• Experience with high availability, replication, and backup/recovery strategies
• Strong SQL skills, including query writing and stored procedures