Healthcare Data base Administration – 12+ yrs – Richardson, TX – Local only

Job Responsibilities:

• Administration & Maintenance Manage installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades for SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, and mainframe databases (e.g., DB2).
• Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; perform tuning and optimization as needed.
• Implement and manage backup/recovery processes and disaster recovery strategies.
• Security & Compliance Ensure database security through user role management, access controls, and encryption standards.
• Support compliance with internal security policies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Development & Support Collaborate with application teams to support database development needs (e.g., stored procedures, triggers, indexing).
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for performance and operational issues. Automate administrative tasks using scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Shell, Python).
• Data Migration & Integration Support data integration and ETL processes between heterogeneous databases. Lead or assist in database migrations (e.g., on-prem to cloud or between platforms).
• Mainframe DB Support Administer mainframe database systems like IBM DB2. coordinate with mainframe support teams for batch processing, job control, and performance tuning. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• 12-15+ years of experience as a DBA supporting multiple database platforms.
• Expertise in: Microsoft SQL Server (2016+), Oracle (12c/19c), MongoDB (sharded/replicated setups) and Mainframe DBMS (e.g., IBM DB2) Strong proficiency in SQL and database scripting.
• Familiarity with database monitoring and alerting tools Experience with high availability and disaster recovery (e.g., AlwaysOn, Data Guard, replica sets).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) is a plus. Strong analytical and communication skills.