Database Administrator

Database Administrator Overview We are seeking a hands-on

Database Administrator

to support and maintain critical database platforms across cloud and on-premises environments. This role will be responsible for database administration, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, data availability, and support for analytics and reporting workloads.

This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on database work and broader data environment ownership, and who wants to continue building their skills in a stable, growth-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain multiple database platforms across cloud and on-premises environments

Monitor database health, performance, availability, and security

Manage provisioning, backup and recovery, patching, and ongoing maintenance activities

Support database configuration, optimization, and replication as needed

Maintain cloud-based data storage environments and support data ingestion processes

Help ensure data availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery readiness

Implement and support data quality checks, validation rules, and integrity controls

Establish and maintain access controls, encryption practices, and other data security measures

Optimize databases for analytics, reporting, and operational workloads

Monitor performance metrics and proactively troubleshoot bottlenecks and issues

Implement automated monitoring and alerting for database health and availability

Design, test, and maintain backup and recovery strategies

Serve as an escalation point for critical database incidents and outages

Support related data, reporting, and process improvement initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of hands-on database administration experience

Experience supporting enterprise database environments in both cloud and on-premises settings

Strong experience with SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, and monitoring

Experience with Oracle-based platforms and related administration responsibilities

Experience with MySQL administration and optimization

Experience supporting cloud-based data storage and data ingestion processes

Strong understanding of database security, access controls, data integrity, and availability best practices

Experience troubleshooting performance issues and supporting analytics or reporting workloads

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills

Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and business teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting ERP- or finance-related database environments

Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik

Experience with ETL tools and processes

Experience with workflow or business process automation tools

Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Compensation and Additional Information

Up to 125k salary

Mostly remote opportunity

Opportunity for regular increases based on performance

Wage adjustments and bonus potential

Strong long-term income growth potential for someone who proves themselves

Opportunity to work in a stable, growth-oriented environment

Role offers visibility, ownership, and the ability to contribute ideas for improvement

Supportive culture with team-focused events and employee engagement activities

Opportunity to grow with an organization that values performance and initiative

Direct W2 only EOE.

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