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This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to contribute to the growth and success of our organization.\nResponsibilities:\nDBA, working with App teams, some development, some ops support, scripting, administrative work\n- Design and implement database architectures to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and data integrity.\n- Manage and maintain databases using MySQL, ensuring data security and compliance with organizational standards.\n- Conduct performance tuning to optimize database performance and reduce downtime.\n- Develop and implement database backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.\n- Collaborate with the development team to design and implement database schema changes.\n- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.\n- Stay up-to-date with the latest database technologies and best practices.\n- Create and maintain database documentation, including data dictionaries and ERDs.\n- Work closely with other IT teams to ensure data consistency and integrity across the organization.\nSkills:\n- Proficiency in database administration, including database design and performance tuning.\n- Experience with MySQL and other relational databases.\n- Strong knowledge of scripting languages, including shell scripting.\n- Familiarity with database design and scripting techniques.\n- Ability to vaticinate database issues and implement solutions.\n- Experience with database backup and recovery procedures.\n- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\n- Strong analytical and technical skills.\n- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n- Excellent communication and documentation skills.\nJob Type: Contract\nPay: $65.00 - $68.00 per hour\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nExperience:\nMySQL: 10 years (Required)\nDatabase administration: 9 years (Required)\nOracle DBA: 8 years (Required)\nAbility to Commute:\nNorth Chicago, IL 60064 (Preferred)\nAbility to Relocate:\nNorth Chicago, IL 60064: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in North Chicago, IL 60064","company":"Data","rawCompany":"data","city":"North Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T13:17:55.381Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Database Administrator","description":"Overview:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our team. 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