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Senior Database Administrator

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Nebraska, Lincoln
Feb 28, 2026
Description The Database Administrator III serves as the technical owner and operational lead for the clients database platforms, supporting missioncritical business systems across onpremises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role designs, operates, secures, and continuously improves highly available database ecosystems while providing strategic leadership for modernization, automation, and risk reduction initiatives. The DBA III owns endtoend accountability for database availability, performance, security, backup/recovery, patching, and disaster recovery for enterprise SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Oracle, and supporting database technologies. This position operates with minimal supervision, sets technical direction, and is trusted to make production decisions that directly impact customerfacing systems and regulatory commitments. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Researches, designs, implements, and manages enterprise database systems based on business and application requirements. 2.Leads complex database migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives. 3.Designs and supports high availability and disaster recovery solutions. 4.Monitors, analyzes, and improves database performance, scalability, and reliability. 5.Ensures database security, compliance, backup, and recovery strategies are properly implemented and maintained. 6.Recommends improvements to database architecture, standards, and operational processes. 7.Works within cross-functional teams to align database solutions with application and infrastructure strategies. 8.Provides mentorship and technical guidance to team members. 9.Supports production systems, including participation in on-call support as required. 10.Continues to update technical knowledge and stay current on emerging database technologies and AI-enabled operational tools. Skills Database administrator, SQL, sql server, relational database, non relational databases Top Skills Details Database administrator, SQL, sql server, business strategy relational database, non relational databases Additional Skills & Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience supported by relevant technical certifications and demonstrated expertise in enterprise database platforms. ________________________________________ EXPERIENCE: 1.7+ years of related experience in database administration and architecture. 2.Experience with Oracle Database (19 or later preferred), Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and 2019, or other relational database platforms. 3.Experience with NoSQL database platforms such as MongoDB, Redis, or Azure Cosmos DB. 4.Hands-on experience managing databases in cloud and hybrid environments. 5.Experience designing and supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions. ________________________________________ COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: 1.Strong technical competency in database architecture, performance tuning, and security. 2.Logical, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to problem solving. 3.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 4.Experience with managed cloud database platforms including Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB Atlas. 5.Proven ability to manage hybrid and multi-cloud database environments. 6.Knowledge of Oracle backup and recovery scenarios and resource management. 7.Knowledge of database security hardening practices. 8.Ability to design new database clusters and high availability configurations. 9.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams. 10.Focus on continuous improvement and delivering reliable, scalable database solutions. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Lincoln,NE. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.