Senior Database Administrator

Role: Sr. Database Administrator

Pay range: $32-35/hr

Location: Atlanta GA, Onsite

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to lead the planning, deployment, management, and optimization of SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL databases across both on-premise and cloud environments. This role is pivotal to ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our database systems and involves a mix of strategic planning and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Architecture: Design scalable database solutions for on-premise and cloud systems, ensuring availability and disaster recovery.

• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement clustering and failover solutions.

• Security & Compliance: Manage access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Backup & Recovery: Develop and test backup plans to minimize downtime.

• Automation: Automate tasks using PowerShell, Python, or SQL scripts, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.

• Cloud Environments: Deploy and manage databases in Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud, including migrations.

• Data Support: Build ETL pipelines and ensure reliable data for reporting tools like Power BI.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

• Experience:

• 6+ years of database administration with SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.

• Strong expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, and query optimization.

• Experience with database security, compliance, and high-availability solutions.

• Proficiency in scripting for automation and DevOps integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.

• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA).

• MySQL Database Administrator Certification.