Database Administration
Core
Lead technical assessment, optimization, and modernization of a large-scale heterogeneous enterprise database estate (~1,700 databases) across on-premises and cloud environments.
Role type
Senior Database Consultant (Assessment & Modernization)
Builds
Technical assessment reports, risk classifications, remediation roadmaps, and automation scripts for database estates.
Domain
Enterprise IT Services / Database Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Database administration, Performance tuning, Backup and recovery, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Capacity planning, Security, Patching, Migrations, Configuration analysis, Database lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Database discovery, Health checks, Risk identification, Platform rationalization, Cloud database management, Scripting automation
Technologies
Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, IBM Db2, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Azure, AWS, OCI
Responsibilities
Perform discovery, inventory, and characterization of database platforms; Analyze versions, configurations, and operational health; Identify risks regarding performance, capacity, availability, and security; Define technical recommendations and action plans; Participate in remediation, modernization, and rationalization initiatives; Design and develop scripts to automate administration processes; Prepare technical reports and executive presentations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with consulting exposure