Database Administrator
Summary
Senior Database Administrator who keeps enterprise database platforms reliable, secure, and performant — day to day this means monitoring, maintenance, optimization, incident response, documentation, and contributing to long-term database improvement plans. Requires 5+ years of DBA experience.
Job Summary
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, security, and performance of enterprise database platforms. The role manages database operations, resolves technical issues, protects sensitive data, and supports continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize enterprise database platforms.
Ensure database availability, security, accuracy, and operational reliability.
Identify and resolve database issues before they cause service disruptions.
Support database incidents, system changes, maintenance activities, and improvement initiatives.
Prepare and maintain technical reports, system data, operational records, and documentation.
Recommend technical solutions, risk-based actions, automation opportunities, and process improvements.
Coordinate with internal teams, support groups, customers, and other stakeholders.
Protect confidential database records, access information, and company technology assets.
Contribute to database roadmaps, remediation plans, and long-term improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
More than five years of relevant experience in database administration.
Strong knowledge of database administration practices, techniques, and controls.
Experience in database monitoring, maintenance, optimization, security, incident management, and troubleshooting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and coordination skills.
Ability to handle urgent incidents, operational escalations, and changing technical requirements.
Strong attention to detail, accountability, confidentiality, and independent judgment.
Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.