Database Administrator Team Supervisor

Total Quality Logistics, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

60d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Database Administrator Team Supervisor, you will lead a team responsible for managing our SQL Server infrastructure while driving adoption of cloud and NoSQL technologies like Azure SQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch. This role blends technical expertise with leadership to ensure our database environments are high-performing, reliable and scalable. What's in it for you: Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package Advancement opportunities with structured career paths Access to the latest emerging technologies Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training Voted a 2019-2025 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT What you'll be doing: Lead and mentor a team of Database Administrators, promoting collaboration, accountability and continuous learning Manage workload distribution, project assignments and performance evaluations to ensure team efficiency Provide technical guidance and support career development for team members Oversee the administration of SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, backups and performance tuning Drive the team's expansion into cloud and NoSQL platforms such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Azure SQL Ensure high availability, disaster recovery and data integrity across all database systems Implement and manage monitoring tools like Datadog and SolarWinds DPA to proactively identify and resolve performance issues Analyze system metrics and logs to optimize database performance and resource utilization Lead automation initiatives to streamline routine DBA tasks including backups, patching, monitoring and alerting Develop and maintain scripts and tools using PowerShell, T-SQL or other technologies to improve operational efficiency Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate database automation into CI/CD pipelines Enforce database security policies, access controls and compliance with internal and external regulations Partner with InfoSec and DevOps teams to ensure secure and compliant database operations Work closely with developers, infrastructure teams and business stakeholders to support data-driven initiatives Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences to align database strategies with business goals

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server administration, with recent leadership responsibilities
Proficiency in emerging database technologies including MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Azure SQL
Experience with database monitoring tools such as Datadog, SolarWinds DPA or related
Strong understanding of database architecture, performance tuning and disaster recovery strategies
Familiarity with automation and infrastructure tools such as Terraform, Ansible, GIT, PowerShell or Kubernetes
Willingness to provide after-hours emergency support or participate in scheduled maintenance as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-based SQL services such as Azure SQL Database or AWS RDS for SQL Server preferred
Experience integrating database operations into DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Database Administrators, promoting collaboration, accountability and continuous learning
Manage workload distribution, project assignments and performance evaluations to ensure team efficiency
Provide technical guidance and support career development for team members
Oversee the administration of SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, backups and performance tuning
Drive the team's expansion into cloud and NoSQL platforms such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch and Azure SQL
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery and data integrity across all database systems
Implement and manage monitoring tools like Datadog and SolarWinds DPA to proactively identify and resolve performance issues
Analyze system metrics and logs to optimize database performance and resource utilization
Lead automation initiatives to streamline routine DBA tasks including backups, patching, monitoring and alerting
Develop and maintain scripts and tools using PowerShell, T-SQL or other technologies to improve operational efficiency
Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate database automation into CI/CD pipelines
Enforce database security policies, access controls and compliance with internal and external regulations
Partner with InfoSec and DevOps teams to ensure secure and compliant database operations
Work closely with developers, infrastructure teams and business stakeholders to support data-driven initiatives
Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences to align database strategies with business goals