Database Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Database Administrator in Houston, TX.About the Client:Our client is a long-established U.S.-based insurance and annuity organization headquartered in Houston, TX, with multiple office locations nationwide. The client offers employee benefits starting day one and supports professional development opportunities.Scope & Purpose:Our client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support mission-critical health and life insurance systems. This role is responsible for the reliability, performance, security, and compliance of relational and NoSQL database platforms, with a strong emphasis on SQL Server, DB2, and MongoDB. The ideal candidate has experience operating in regulated environments and supporting high-availability, data-driven applications.Responsibilities:Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server, DB2, and MongoDB databases across development, test, and production environmentsDesign and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions (Always On, replication, clustering, backups, restores)Perform database performance tuning and optimization, including indexing strategies and query analysisImplement and enforce data security controls, encryption, access management, and auditing aligned with HIPAA and insurance regulatory standardsPerform database backup/restores as neededSupport application teams with database design, schema changes, data modeling, and release deploymentsAutomate routine DBA tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar)Monitor database health, capacity, and growth; proactively identify risks and performance issuesParticipate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and production support rotationsMaintain documentation for database standards, procedures, and architectureConfigure data replication via mirroring and CDC technologiesCollaborate with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teamsREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)5+ years of hands-on DBA experienceStrong expertise in:Microsoft SQL Server (administration, HA/DR, performance tuning)DB2MongoDB (replica sets, sharding, performance monitoring)Experience supporting enterprise, high-volume transactional systemsStrong SQL skills and understanding of data modeling principlesExperience with backup/recovery strategies and business continuity planningFamiliarity with Windows, iSeries, and Linux server environmentsAbility to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesExperience with database encryption at restPreferred Experience:Azure certificationCertifications (Microsoft, MongoDB, or cloud platforms)Experience in health and life insurance, financial services, or other regulated industriesKnowledge of HIPAA, data privacy, and audit requirementsCloud database experience (Azure SQL/Fabric, Atlas, or equivalent)Experience with CI/CD pipelines and database deployment automationThe pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

Created: 2026-05-09