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Senior Database Administrator

RATE IS OPEN. Plan, organize, and execute projects in support of WMATA's growing information demands; Ensure the effective use of WMATA resources; Contribute to policies for effective process planning as it relates to new requirements; Plan, analyze, design, and submit reports and report interfaces intended for the end user employing relational databases such as SQL Server and Oracle; Participate in short-term tactical planning; Creating and managing databases. This includes creating new databases, managing existing databases, and deleting unused databases; Managing users and security. This includes creating and managing user accounts, assigning permissions to users, and managing security policies; Managing data. This includes importing and exporting data, backing up and restoring data, and optimizing data performance; Monitoring and troubleshooting the database. This includes monitoring the database for performance problems, troubleshooting problems when they occur, and tuning the database for optimal performance; Minimum Requirements: Proficient in the development of business information interfaces; Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server and Oracle; Experienced with large volumes of data; Excellent written and oral communication skills; and Ability to represent Clients interests to other contractors. Preferred Requirements Knowledge of OLTP, OLAP, and Oracle, SQL Server; Understanding of standard AIX, Linux Tools, and PHP; and Graduate-level degree in Computer Science. Job Type: Contract Pay: $47.24 - $100.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Do you have experience with OLTP, OLAP, and Oracle, SQL Server? AIX, Linux Tools, and PHP experience? Do you have any experience with a ERP tool like PeopleSoft? What is your work authorization status? What is the pay rate/salary you are looking for? Experience: Database administration: 8 years (Preferred) Work Location: Remote