SQL/Oracle Database Architect & Administrator

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Alexandria, VA

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SKILLS

Access Control, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Solutions, Capacity Management, Capacity and Performance Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Architecture, Database Design, Database Optimization, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Documentation Models, Environmental Issues, High Availability, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Licensing, Mentoring, Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), OLAP (OnLine Analytical Processing), Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Oracle DBA (Database Administrator), Oracle Database, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Query Optimization, Refactoring, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategic Planning, Transaction Processing/Management

LOCATION

Alexandria, VA

POSTED

2 days ago

Backfill - Hybrid - SQL/Oracle Database Architect & Administrator

End Client: Cas Severn - Fairfax County Public Schools

JOB TITLE: SQL/Oracle Database Architect & Administrator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

12-month contract
Open to C2C? Yes
Any citizenship restrictions? USC or GCH ONLY

LOCATION DETAILS: Need Local
Hybrid schedule (50% onsite) - FCPS IT HQ at Wilton Woods - 3701 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Job Description – SQL/Oracle Database Architect & Administrator
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Architect/Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in SQL Server (and Oracle would be a bonus) to support a strategic initiative transitioning operational database responsibilities from the Business Systems group into IT Operations. This role focuses on database observability, performance and availability optimization, modernization, architecture, and long-term management practices that will stabilize, optimize, and streamline the customer's data environment.
This is expected to be a 1-year engagement, with potential extension based on project scope and operational needs.
Responsibilities
Database Architecture & Redesign
? Assess existing SQL Server and Oracle database environments for structural, performance, and design issues.
? Redesign database hosting environments to reduce complexity and improve scalability, licensing costs, and flexibility - conversion from single SQL server model into a SQL cluster environment is highly desirable.
? Develop long-term database architecture standards and best practices for IT Operations.

Database Management & Administration
? Install, configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server and Oracle database platforms.
? Manage storage structures, indexing strategies, partitioning, and capacity planning for OLTP/OLAP workloads.
? Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

Performance, observability, Optimization & Troubleshooting
? Facilitate the detection and alerting strategy across operational environments, triage issues when necessary.

? Identify performance bottlenecks, tune SQL queries, optimize indexes, and streamline inefficient schema components.
? Diagnose and resolve complex database issues across both SQL and Oracle platforms.

Data Integrity, Security, and Standards
? Implement and enforce data governance guidelines, user access controls, and security policies.
? Maintain metadata, documentation, data models, and standard operating procedures.

Collaboration & Transition
? Work with Business Systems, developers, and IT Operations to transition operational database ownership into IT.
? Provide mentorship, documentation, and operational guidance to support sustainable internal ownership.
? Assist in application integration and support related system modifications.

Required Skills & Experience
? Proven experience in architecting, redesigning, and administering SQL Server and Oracle environments.
? Strong background in database optimization, schema redesign, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
? Experience supporting enterprise environments, including backup/recovery and high availability.
? Ability to analyze and refactor poorly structured or legacy databases.
? Strong documentation and communication skills to support operational transition.
? Experience working under the ITIL disciplines of Change, Incident, Problem, and Service management.

Preferred Experience

? Experience leading database modernization initiatives or migrating responsibilities between departments.
? Prior consulting or short-term engagement experience is a plus.

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