Database Administrator III

  • $65–$75 Per Hour

Highlights

Join the Department of Information Resources (DIR) as a Senior Database Administrator III and play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing enterprise-level database environments for mission-critical state applications. Lead database migration initiatives, performance tuning, data modeling, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery for large-scale systems.

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LocationAustin, TX
Salary$65–$75 Per Hour

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Database Administrator III

  • Location: Austin, Texas 78751
  • Employment type: C2C
  • Work model: On-site
  • Posted July 27, 2026
  • Job ID: JPC - 206908

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Job Description

Database Administrator III (Oracle & Microsoft SQL)

Austin, TX | $65-75/Hr | Onsite | 8-10 Years Experience

About the Role

Join the Department of Information Resources (DIR) as a Senior Database Administrator III and play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing enterprise-level database environments for mission-critical state applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile setting, supporting Full-stack Java applications on cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Lead database migration initiatives, performance tuning, data modeling, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery for large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain logical and physical data models for enterprise applications
  • Lead migration of Oracle databases to Azure SQL, including schema conversion and stored procedure transformation
  • Optimize and monitor database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks
  • Execute advanced database administration tasks: tuning, indexing, upgrades, patching, user management, and security
  • Oversee data backup, disaster recovery, clustering for high availability, and data replication to secondary sites
  • Ensure compliance with EIR Accessibility standards and support users with accessibility-related database issues
  • Create and manage test environments, libraries, and procedures for application development teams
  • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure data integrity and system integration
  • Develop and enforce database policies and standards, including data dictionary management

Required Skills and Experience

  • 10+ years of hands-on database administration experience
  • 8+ years expertise with Oracle and Microsoft SQL (or similar RDBMS)
  • Extensive experience in relational database administration, design, analysis, and performance tuning
  • Strong background in enterprise application design, technical/functional documentation, and Agile (Scrum) methodologies
  • Proficient in multi-tier system/application development (SOA, Microservices, 3-Tier)
  • Demonstrated experience with database security, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability
  • Solid knowledge of EIR Accessibility standards and assistive technologies

Preferred Skills

  • Experience managing large volume databases and high availability/disaster recovery infrastructure
  • Working knowledge of Azure cloud platform and ETL processes into Azure SQL
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Git) and Java/J2EE enterprise development
  • Azure and DBA Associate certifications

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate: $65-75/Hr
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact, public sector projects
  • Collaborative, Agile work environment with experienced professionals
  • Exposure to the latest cloud technologies
  • Career advancement through leadership and technical growth

How to Apply

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Job details

Job ID JPC - 206908

Location Austin, Texas, United States

Work Model On-site

Employment Type C2C

Experience 8-10 years

Industry Government - Civil Service

Pay Rate $65 - $75 (Hourly)

Posted July 27, 2026

Skills Database oracle Microsoft SQL

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