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Database Admin

Apex Systems
Chandler, AZ Contractor
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Job#: 3034437

Job Description:

Database Admin

Location: Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator with strong expertise in Sybase ASE and MySQL to support enterprise database environments. The successful candidate will partner with application and infrastructure teams through the full database lifecycle, from design and build through deployment and ongoing operational support. This role will also contribute to the organization's strategic Sybase exit program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, monitor, and support Sybase ASE and MySQL database environments across production, non-production, development, and disaster recovery tiers.
  • Collaborate with clients and application teams on database design, capacity planning, build, and rollout activities.
  • Lead and support the Sybase ASE 16.1 upgrade initiative, including planning, testing, and implementation.
  • Contribute to the enterprise Sybase exit program, supporting migration workstreams and validation activities.
  • Perform production support duties including incident management, root cause analysis, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database patching.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation to provide after-hours production support.
  • Utilize Foglight to monitor database health and proactively identify performance degradation.
  • Maintain database security standards, access controls, and compliance configurations.
  • Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation including runbooks, build guides, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills: Proven hands-on experience as a DBA administering Sybase ASE and MySQL in enterprise environments. Working knowledge of Sybase ASE 16.x architecture, replication, and upgrade procedures. Proficiency with Foglight database monitoring. Solid understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity management. Scripting experience with Python, Perl, and shell scripts.

Professional Skills: Ability to support and engage clients directly in design and delivery activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working in an on-call production support rotation.

Work Environment

This role has a hybrid schedule requirement of a minimum of three days per week onsite.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $65.00 and $70.24 per hour. Benefits are available to eligible employees.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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