Database Administrator

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support a mission-critical eligibility system operating in an Operations & Maintenance environment. The system is stable but requires a seasoned database professional to ensure continuity, proactively monitor performance, and respond rapidly to incidents, degradation, or outages. This is a 6-month, part-time contract role, contingent upon contract award, and is well-suited for a senior DBA with experience supporting production systems in government or other regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Database Monitoring & Maintenance Monitor database performance, availability, and overall system health Perform routine maintenance, indexing, and optimization Ensure database backup processes are functioning reliably Troubleshooting & Incident Response Diagnose and resolve issues impacting database or application performance Respond quickly to incidents, degradation, or outages Restore database services, including rollback or backup restoration when required Disaster Recovery & Reliability Maintain and test disaster recovery and backup procedures Ensure data integrity, availability, and continuity Recommend improvements to database performance and reliability Documentation Document database configurations, maintenance routines, and recovery procedures Create and maintain technical documentation for changes and recommendations Coordination & Support Collaborate with MSDE program staff and IT teams Communicate issues, impacts, and recovery steps clearly Assist with minor database enhancements or structural adjustments as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Database Administration, MIS, or a related field 5+ years of hands-on experience administering production relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) Experience performing backup restoration, disaster recovery, query optimization, and performance tuning in a production environment. Experience monitoring database health and diagnosing system failures or bottlenecks. Ability to write, review, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions. Experience supporting applications in an O&M environment. It is preferred that the person has experience with government systems or MDCS-like eligibility platforms. Job Type: Contract Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 30 per week Benefits: Professional development assistance Work Location: In person