Lead Database Administrator Specialist Level 3 Contract

Contract Role Hybrid Role - up to 50% Remote Location: Albany, NY Length: 18 Months (Currently until February 2027) Overview: Key Responsibilities: Daily activities will include, but are not limited to: Responsible for database management and support. Maintenance, enhancement, designing of databases, physical database models, and performance tuning Performing short and long-range planning needs for databases, focusing on performance and sizing characteristics to determine upcoming storage, CPU memory, and network needs. Perform regular database backups and restores if required Work with the team to evaluate whether proposed database components meet non-functional requirements. Provide technical and architectural DBA support for Client’s Program utilizing ITIL-compliant methodologies for the development and delivery of Client’s Platforms services and solutions. Create and maintain documentation for all major installations and implementations. Explore, actively support and work on new technology initiatives that may be of interest to the organization. Actively participate in troubleshooting any technical issues that the program may have. Other duties as assigned Requirements: 7+ years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as a Specialist 7+ years of experience administering and supporting Databases. Experience must include working with the installation of database software, applying Patch Set Updates, and working with disk storage. 2+ years of experience in the installation, administration, and supporting Oracle Databases version 12c or later. Experience must include working with the installation of 12c or later Oracle software and applying Patch Set Updates. Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in Oracle database administration. Experience must include working with the installation of oracle database software, applying patches and working with ASM disk storage. Experience in implementing replication, backup and recovery strategies relative to Application RTO and RPO objectives. Experience in Database Performance Tuning – Database , memory structures and SQL Queries. Experience in enforcing standards for database security and configuration for all production databases and for non-production databases that may contain PHI or other sensitive data protected under HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley, or other state or federal regulatory requirements. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server database administration. Experience in implementing Database High Availability solutions and configuring client connectivity. Experience working with different databases structures for OLTP, OLAP & high-volume transaction systems Experience working in New York State or New York City government. Experience with Health & Human services application.