Senior Database Administrator at Graebel Companies, Inc.
United States
$115k - $130k
<div><p><strong>This role can be based remotely in the United States. </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #212121; background: white;">Are you ready to open a world of opportunity in talent mobility? Our clients include some of the largest and most recognized brands in the world. They’re innovators and leaders in their industries, making life-enhancing breakthroughs every day. We help them tap into those opportunities by placing their exceptional people where they need to be, anywhere in the world. When it comes to service, we set the bar for exceptional … and then we raise it with fresh ideas, leading tools and innovative approaches, and it’s all grounded in our values of truth, love, and integrity. We call it People-first Mobility. We’re looking for exceptional people who share those values along with our passion for delivering the highest levels of service. If that sounds like you, and if you’re ready for a new career opportunity, we’d like to hear from you! Here’s to the world ahead.  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #212121; background: white;">The Senior Database Administrator role will be responsible for the operational management of database systems, with a strong focus on SQL Server. This role will be responsible for delivering secure, high-performing, and highly available database environments, both legacy SQL server and cloud database services. The individual will guide modernization initiatives, cloud migrations, disaster recovery design, and ongoing database performance optimization. The individual must be able to balance competing priorities, including project deadlines and incident response. This is a hands-on technical role, ensuring the effective support of enterprise systems and cross-functional collaboration with AppDev, Security, and Data teams. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #212121;">We are committed to fair and transparent compensation. The salary range for this role is based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications and is $115,000 to $130,000 USD. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; letter-spacing: .35pt;">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Database Responsibilities</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server and other database platforms.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Proactively monitor and maintain database systems for availability and performance.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Monitor replication, scheduled jobs, and take corrective actions as needed.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure environment reliability via regular database maintenance, patching, and upgrades.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Forecast and plan system capacity to meet evolving demands and provisioning for system growth and performance</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the department.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Oversee successful third-party database deployments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Utilize Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage and deliver projects efficiently.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure proper data protection strategies through backup and recovery solutions</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Analyze and optimize the performance of views, stored procedures, and queries.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Develop and maintain scripts to automate operational tasks and enhance system health.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Plan and execute database migrations to enhance performance and scalability. </span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Strategic Oversight and Architecture</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Drive initiatives for cloud modernization and scalability, using tools such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Plan and support database security in alignment with enterprise security standards.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Design and implement disaster recovery (DR), backup, and restore strategies in cloud and hybrid environments, with understanding of RTO/RPO concepts. </span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Support and Cross-Functional Collaboration</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Provide database support to Application Development, Data Services, and Infrastructure teams.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Respond to ad hoc data requests (e.g., audit trails, custom reports).</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Excellent problem-solving, diagnostic, and analytical skills.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and competing demands.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Strategic thinker with the ability to align database management with broader business objectives. </span></li> <li class="MsoNormal">Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.</li> </ul></div>
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