(Senior) Database administrator
Core
Senior Database Administrator managing enterprise SQL Server and MySQL environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.
Role type
Senior IC Database Administrator
Builds
Mission-critical database systems supporting enterprise applications
Domain
Enterprise IT / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Microsoft SQL Server administration, MySQL administration, performance tuning, HA/DR design, cloud database management, automation scripting, security implementation, technical documentation
Preferred skills
PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, regulated industry experience, cloud certifications
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Amazon RDS, Aurora MySQL, Azure SQL Database, T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, Bash, Datadog, SolarWinds, SQL Sentry, Idera, CloudWatch
Responsibilities
Administer, configure, upgrade, patch, migrate, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments; Monitor and optimize database performance including queries, indexes, blocking, locking, deadlocks, CPU, memory, and I/O; Design and support HA/DR solutions including SQL Server Always On, Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Replication, and MySQL replication/failover; Manage backup, restore, recovery, database integrity, and disaster recovery testing; Support cloud database environments such as Amazon RDS, Aurora MySQL, and Azure SQL Database; Automate database administration and operational processes using T-SQL, PowerShell, Python, and Bash/Shell; Support CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and database migration/modernization initiatives; Implement database security, access controls, encryption, auditing, and compliance practices; Create and maintain runbooks, SOPs, recovery procedures, and technical documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
