Database Administrator, Senior

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

The Senior Database Administrator will oversee database operations, ensuring stable, secure, and high-performing environments while supporting business and technology objectives.

• Manage and maintain production and non-production database environments, ensuring availability, reliability, and compliance with established standards.
• Monitor database health, capacity, and performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Support database architecture, physical data storage design, maintenance processes, access management, and security administration.
• Define and enforce database security policies, including user permissions, access controls, and data protection practices.
• Perform database backup and recovery operations while ensuring effective disaster recovery capabilities.
• Configure database parameters and develop solutions aligned with logical data models and business requirements.
• Define and maintain data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and data warehousing structures.
• Optimize database performance by analyzing resource utilization, query execution, and system behavior.
• Implement tuning strategies to improve database efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and IT teams to support end-to-end performance objectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and operational procedures.
• Adapt to evolving project requirements and support additional technical responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has strong database administration experience, technical expertise with enterprise systems, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Experience working as an ADABAS Database Administrator (DBA) with Software AG products in a mainframe environment.
• At least 3 years of experience managing database systems, including design, testing, implementation, maintenance, and administration across multi-platform environments.
• Proven experience managing production and non-production databases with a focus on stability, security, and performance.
• Hands-on experience with database backup and recovery processes, database configuration, logical data models, and repository design.
• Experience optimizing database access, allocating resources, and improving system performance and efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with DB2 is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and technical teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe productivity tools.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet project-specific compliance requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary range of $145,600 - $170,372.80 USD.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Wellness programs and employee support resources.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching after one year.
• Paid time off.
• Remote work flexibility with opportunities for occasional travel or onsite support when required.
• Professional development opportunities.