<p><strong>About the Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Our company is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to join our client’s technical team in St. Louis, MO on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to provide your expertise in database management, optimization, and security to help shape the client’s data infrastructure.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of databases</li><li>Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance and capacity</li><li>Ensure database security, integrity, and backup/recovery processes</li><li>Troubleshoot issues, perform regular tests, and evaluate upgrades</li><li>Collaborate with developers, analysts, and other IT staff to support application requirements</li><li>Maintain thorough and accurate technical documentation</li></ul>

<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field</li><li>2+ years’ recent experience as a Database Administrator</li><li>Proficiency with database systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL</li><li>Strong knowledge of database security best practices</li><li>Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions is a plus</li></ul>

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