Contract
Austin, TX
Job description
Title: Senior Data Administrator (Oracle, AWS, DevOps, AI, machine learning, and big data analytics)
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Client: Texas Health and Human Services Commission -(529601541)
Duration: 10 Months
Due date: 10/28/2025
Rate: $90/hr on C2C/1099
Interview type: In-person
Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mondays and Thursdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above
Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position
Job Description:
The data administrator is required to possess comprehensive expertise in Oracle, AWS, and cloud-native architecture. This position is dedicated to modernizing legacy systems, implementing modular and scalable data solutions, and supporting HHSC transformation objectives. Responsibilities include optimizing database performance, maintaining secure deployments in the cloud, and facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams to enable agile delivery and uphold architectural governance. Furthermore, the data administrator plays a critical role in ensuring secure, accurate, and efficient management of data across both legacy and updated systems.
Required skills:
12 Years of Experience in data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing.
10 Years of Proficient in Oracle Database architecture, administration, and performance tuning
8 Years of Hands-on experience with Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) configuration and management
8 Years of Strong knowledge of data architecture principles and best practices.
8 Years of Proficient in writing complex SQL, PL/SQL, procedures, and performance-optimized queries
8 Years of Strong knowledge of Oracle Data Guard and high availability/disaster recovery strategies
8 Years of Familiarity with cloud-native database services and PaaS offerings
8 Years of Experience in database backup, restore, and recovery operations using RMAN
8 Years of Proficiency in cloud infrastructure management, including understanding of cloud-based data storage options, cloud security considerations, and best practices for deploying applications in the cloud.
8 Years of Develop and maintain enterprise data models, data warehouses, and data lakes to support analytics and reporting.
8 Years of Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and big data analytics in healthcare.
8 Years of Ability to work in DevOps environments with CI/CD pipelines for database changes.
Preferred skills:
8 Years of Experience transforming monolithic, on-premises data structures to microservice-aligned schemas
8 Years of Experience with structured Enterprise Architecture practices, hybrid cloud deployments, and on-premise-to-cloud migration deployments and roadmaps
8 Years of Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
8 Years of Fundamental understanding of the Information Management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture and technologies adopted by an organization.
8 Years of Customer-focused ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
3 Years of Proactive Leadership style; self-starter and strong attention to detail.
Proven experience within an integrated eligibility case management system.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $80.31 - $85.12 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78751
