Database Administrator Jobs
Database Administrator jobs are open across healthcare, finance, government, and enterprise technology, from junior to senior and principal, with specializations in cloud databases, data security, and performance tuning. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Required Skills:
- 7+ Years of Senior Oracle DBA experience within an Enterprise Environment.
- 5+ Years of Experience with Oracle versions 19C including Oracle ASM and up including patching.
- 5+ Years of Experience with Oracle Data Guard Standby configuration, setup, management, troubleshooting.
- 5+ Years of Experience with Oracle Grid Control version 13C including patching.
- 5+ Years of Experience with Installing, maintaining, and supporting Oracle 19C on Microsoft Windows Server 2022 and up.
- 3+ Years of Government Experience.
Preferred Skills:
- MS-SQL Server familiarity.
- Power BI familiarity.
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
Required Skills:
- 7+ Years of Senior Oracle DBA experience within an Enterprise Environment.
- 5+ Years of Experience with Oracle versions 19C including Oracle ASM and up including patching.
- 5+ Years of Experience with Oracle Data Guard Standby configuration, setup, management, troubleshooting.
- 5+ Years of Experience with Oracle Grid Control version 13C including patching.
- 5+ Years of Experience with Installing, maintaining, and supporting Oracle 19C on Microsoft Windows Server 2022 and up.
- 3+ Years of Government Experience.
Preferred Skills:
- MS-SQL Server familiarity.
- Power BI familiarity.
Benefits at IntelliBee
- Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
- Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
- GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)24
- Infojini16
- Artech14
- Capgemini11
- Gusto11
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software299
- Consulting & Professional Services83
- Education32
- Healthcare & Medical Services31
- Banking & Financial Services20
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in database administrator jobs.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major RDBMS platform such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for production databases
- Knowledge of database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
- Familiarity with cloud database services including AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Experience with database security practices including access controls, auditing, and encryption
Tips for Your Database Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Hiring managers scan for specific platforms first. List every database engine you've worked with, such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, and call out version numbers where relevant. Generic 'database experience' gets filtered out before a human reads it.
Highlight certifications above the fold
Certifications like Oracle OCA, OCP, Microsoft DP-300, or AWS Database Specialty are often listed as requirements, not nice-to-haves. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters spot them in the first few seconds.
Filter openings by your actual environment
Job titles vary widely: database administrator, DBA, database engineer, and database reliability engineer can all describe overlapping roles. Search each variation and filter by the environment you know, whether on-premises, cloud-managed, or hybrid, to avoid mismatched applications.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists database administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a performance tuning walkthrough
Technical interviews almost always include a scenario where you diagnose a slow query or a struggling instance. Practice explaining your diagnostic process out loud, from reading execution plans to adjusting indexes, so you can walk through it clearly under pressure.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate title
DBA offers often vary more on access level and autonomy than on seniority label. Before accepting, clarify whether you'll have production access, who approves schema changes, and whether you own backups and DR. Those details determine your day-to-day more than the job title does.
Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most database administrators?
The companies hiring the most database administrators right now include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infojini, and Artech, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large enterprise technology firms consistently account for the bulk of active openings.
How many database administrator jobs are remote?
About 29% of database administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Roles focused on cloud-managed databases and database reliability tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring hands-on access to on-premises infrastructure are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a database administrator?
Start with a foundation in SQL and relational database concepts, then gain hands-on experience with at least one major platform such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL. Pursue a vendor certification to validate your skills. Entry-level roles often carry titles like junior DBA or database support analyst, and progression into full DBA responsibilities typically follows demonstrated competence managing production environments.
Can you get hired as a database administrator without direct experience?
Yes, candidates with strong SQL skills and self-built lab environments do get hired into junior or associate DBA roles. Building a home lab using free database editions, contributing to open-source database projects, or completing a cloud database certification gives you concrete examples to discuss in interviews. Targeting smaller organizations or managed service providers often provides a faster path to hands-on production access.
What does the database administrator interview process look like?
Most database administrator interviews include an initial screening call, a technical assessment covering SQL, query optimization, and backup procedures, and a practical or whiteboard exercise where you diagnose a performance or recovery scenario. Hiring panels often include a senior DBA and a hiring manager. Final rounds may address security practices, change management processes, and how you handle production incidents under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to database administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to database administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your platform experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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