As a Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in managing the data infrastructure that powers our business operations. You will perform day-to-day administrative tasks, monitor system health, and implement performance-tuning strategies to ensure maximum uptime. Operating in a hybrid model, you will balance remote tasks such as query optimization and script development with in-office collaboration for architecture planning and security audits. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in SQL-based environments and the ability to communicate complex data structures to various stakeholders.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Business, Operations, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience
Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL). SQL Server is preferred.
Travel: 10-15%
Work Schedule: Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Leverage strong SQL expertise, including scripting, stored procedure development, and advanced indexing strategies, to support database performance and reliability.
- Apply knowledge of database security protocols, backup and recovery processes, and high-availability architectures to ensure data protection and system resilience.
- Utilize experience with cloud-based database platforms, with a preference for Azure SQL, to support modern, scalable solutions.
- Monitor and evaluate database performance, proactively identifying and implementing optimizations to ensure high availability, stability, and scalability.
- Manage database security, including user access controls, data encryption, and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
- Execute and maintain robust backup strategies, and lead periodic disaster recovery testing to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models that enhance application performance.
- Apply patches, upgrades, and configuration changes to database management systems (DBMS) to maintain system security, reliability, and functionality.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including database configurations, maintenance procedures, and operational runbooks.
- Participation in an on-call rotation for system emergencies.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
