We are looking for a GIS Database Administrator to support our client based in Tallahassee, Florida.
US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.
This is an on-site position. Candidates must be located in or near Tallahassee, Florida.
*No third parties and no sponsorship*
Who we are
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm. At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client’s capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.
The OpportunityTECKpert’s client, a government agency in Florida, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled GIS Database Administrator (DBA) to support and manage critical database systems in GIS, for the agency's Office of Information Technology (OIT) Application Services. This advanced-level role requires a professional with deep technical expertise in database administration, performance tuning, and high-availability solutions.
Primary job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise database systems (specifically PostgreSQL and Oracle) to ensure high performance, security, and availability.
- Design, implement, and manage database security policies, disaster recovery (DR) plans, and backup strategies.
- Perform complex performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting of database instances and queries, including those that handle spatial data sets.
- Manage database patches, upgrades, migrations, and installations across development, test, and production environments.
- Provide advanced technical support and resolution for database-related incidents and problems.
- Collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams on database design and implementation projects.
Compensation and Term
This opportunity is for a full-time, contract position with possible extensions and pay commensurate with experience up to $140,000 per year. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available after 30 days of hire.
Qualifications you need
A successful candidate has the following experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Database Administration or a related IT field.
- Demonstrated experience as an Advanced or Senior Database Administrator.
- Proven experience supporting databases utilizing spatial extensions (e.g., PostGIS) or features (e.g., Oracle Spatial).
- Expert-level knowledge of database technologies, architecture, and administration tools.
- Proven experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., clustering, replication).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work flexible hours, including on-call support.
Working with us
Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence.
Next StepsThank you for applying. If you are selected, we will reach out for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call to get to know you better. We will also be in touch for any future roles your profile will match with.
TECKpert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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What We Do
TECKpert provides design, development, marketing and staff augmentation solutions for businesses and clients of all sizes. We build innovative digital solutions for clients from all industries, including healthcare, finance, government,legal and real estate. As long-time developers, creators and strategists, we understand what it takes to achieve success in the new economy–and we know how to identify the talent that will bolster your own team’s capabilities. As you look to grow your capabilities and your digital presence, look to TECKpert. We are your digital partners.
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