About the Role
Deloitte is seeking an experienced Database Administrator Contractor to join their project team remotely. In this role, you will maintain, optimize, and secure critical database environments, ensuring system reliability and operational excellence. You will collaborate with stakeholders, support cloud-based platforms, and drive continuous improvements across database operations.
Position Summary
As a Database Administrator Contractor, you will provide day-to-day database administration, enforce best practices, and support the Deloitte project team. This role involves installations, migrations, deployments, patching, and ongoing performance optimization. You will also participate in after-hours on-call support on a rotating basis.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Optimization
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Administer databases including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or other DBMS.
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Perform installations, migrations, deployments, patching, and upgrades.
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Monitor databases to optimize performance, resource utilization, and physical implementations.
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Troubleshoot integration issues, migrations between disparate databases, and capacity planning concerns.
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Conduct system health checks and report results to maintain overall database environment health.
Security & Compliance
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Plan and implement security measures to safeguard database information.
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Ensure adherence to database policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
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Design and maintain reliable backup and recovery processes for critical applications.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
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Assist development teams in following database design standards, indexing strategies, and SQL coding practices.
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Represent the database team in troubleshooting calls and war room efforts.
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Conduct research and proof-of-concept evaluations for ancillary systems to improve processes and capabilities.
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Develop documentation, policies, and testing protocols for database systems.
Qualifications
Required
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5–7 years of experience in database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or similar).
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3–5 years of experience with cloud-based hosting environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
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Advanced knowledge of enterprise database monitoring, backup, and recovery tools.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and/or Unix-based operating systems.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows client systems.
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US Citizenship required.
Preferred
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Experience with multiple DBMS products, including cloud-based PaaS systems.
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Work Schedule & Contract Details
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Fully remote (U.S.-based).
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Little to no travel required.
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Approximate hours per week: flexible based on project needs.
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Hourly pay range: $70–$75/hour (determined by third-party contractor providing services to Deloitte).
Why Join This Project
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Work remotely with a leading global professional services organization.
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Collaborate with skilled teams while supporting mission-critical database environments.
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Gain experience with both on-premise and cloud-based database platforms.
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