TigerGraph Database Administrator

Genesis10 is currently seeking a TigerGraph Database Administrator for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. The TigerGraph Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of TigerGraph (NoSQL) environments across development, test, and production platforms. This role ensures high availability, performance optimization, security compliance, and operational stability of enterprise graph database platforms, enabling advanced analytics and real-time data processing.

Responsibilities:

Patch TigerGraph environments to the latest patch level Plan, coordinate, and execute patching activities across environments (DEV, SIT, UAT, PROD, DR) Understand enterprise patching compliance requirements Automate operational processes using Scripting/Shell, Python Install, configure, and maintain TigerGraph database environments Perform database provisioning, upgrades, and lifecycle management Monitor system performance and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies Provide production support, including incident management and root cause analysis Implement and enforce security controls (access management, encryption, compliance standards) Support application teams in query tuning, schema design, and data modeling Maintain high availability configurations and ensure system resilience Collaborate with cross-functional teams (application, infrastructure, security, and data engineering)

Requirements:

5+ years with TigerGraph/NoSQL Administration Experience with TigerGraph installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades Knowledge of vulnerability remediation and audit requirements Experience supporting production environments during and after patching Strong knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and DR planning Strong experience with pre-patch backup validation and post-patch verification Strong hands-on experience with TigerGraph platform administration Understanding of graph data modeling (vertices, edges, relationships) Experience with GSQL query language and performance tuning Familiarity with TigerGraph GraphStudio and ecosystem tools Ability to manage large-scale distributed graph workloads Strong Linux/Unix administration skills Understanding of distributed systems and clustering concepts Proven DBA experience (TigerGraph, SQL Server) Experience with performance monitoring and tuning techniques Proficiency in Shell, Python, or similar scripting languages Experience automating DBA tasks (monitoring, patching, deployments) Experience implementing role-based access controls (RBAC) Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills Experience handling production incidents and on-call support Ability to analyze query performance and optimize graph traversals Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills Ownership mindset with focus on reliability and service quality Ability to operate in high-pressure production environments Desired skills: Experience with other NoSQL databases (e.g. Neo4j) Exposure to financial services or regulated environments Exposure to high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies Proficiency with Linux administration and scripting (Shell, Python) Pay range: $55.13 - $63.13 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.