About this role
Senior Database Administrator We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator to lead the administration, performance, reliability, and evolution of our enterprise database platforms across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This is a mission-critical role requiring deep technical expertise, operational ownership, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with our Managed Service Provider (MSP) and internal development teams. The successful candidate will serve as the primary internal database authority supporting business-critical applications. Environment Overview: On-Premises, Cloud, and Hybrid infrastructure Development, Test, Staging, and Production environments Databases ranging from 400GB to 1TB+, depending on supported applications Kubernetes (K8s) practices utilized for application deployment CI/CD-driven release processes 24/7 on-call support shared with Managed Service Provider Security aligned with cybersecurity best practices Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Enterprise Database Administration Administers and provides support for Oracle database, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) and database management system (Informix) Manages installations, upgrades, patching, migrations, and lifecycle management across all environments Supports database integration within CI/CD deployment pipelines Coordinates database changes aligned with Kubernetes-based application deployments Development Collaboration & Schema Design Partners closely with application development teams to design and enhance database schemas Reviews and optimizes data models to align with industry best practices and performance standards Provides guidance on indexing strategies, normalization/denormalization approaches, and query optimization Supports database design reviews during application development lifecycle Ensures schema changes are properly versioned and aligned with CI/CD processes Promotes scalable, maintainable, and secure database architecture standards High Availability & Disaster Recovery Designs, implements, and maintains high-availability configurations Manages backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies Performs routine recovery validation testing Supports failover and business continuity planning Performance & Optimization Conducts advanced performance tuning and optimization Analyzes execution plans, indexing strategies, and workload performance Proactively monitors capacity and scalability requirements Optimizes databases supporting large-scale (400GB–1TB+) workloads Security & Safety Implements database security hardening standards Manages user roles, access controls, and permissions Supports patching and vulnerability remediation Ensures encryption and secure configuration alignment with cybersecurity policies Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times MSP Collaboration & Operational Leadership Serves as the primary internal liaison to the Managed Service Provider Coordinates escalations, patch cycles, and infrastructure-level changes Validates technical recommendations and ensures SLA adherence Provides oversight and technical direction for database initiatives Automation & Process Improvement Develops and maintains automation scripts (PowerShell, shell scripting, or similar) Supports change management processes across environments Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within CI/CD workflows Maintains detailed documentation and operational standards Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization, including maintaining the ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation