Junior Database Administrator - DBA

SBA Communications•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected. We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives. We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner. The Junior Database Administrator supports the database engineering team in maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing database environments across the enterprise. The Junior Engineer will assist with daily operations, backups, troubleshooting, and basic performance tuning, while gaining exposure to cloud and on-premises platforms (primarily Microsoft SQL Server, with some Oracle and Postgres).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent
0-2 years Managing and supporting SQL Server

Nice To Haves

Certifications (preferred)
Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Fundamentals or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Responsibilities

Assist in daily monitoring of database health, performance, and availability across on-premises and cloud environments.
Support routine database backup operations and participate in recovery drills under supervision.
Log and track database-related issues, escalating complex problems to senior team members.
Learn to identify and help resolve basic performance bottlenecks, such as slow-running queries.
Follow established security protocols and compliance requirements (SOX, segregation of duties, etc.).
Assist in generating routine reports and maintaining reporting environments (SSRS, Oracle BI).
Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Work closely with developers, senior DBAs, and IT support to resolve user issues and support business initiatives.
Participate in training sessions, webinars, and team meetings to build technical expertise.
Complete other tasks and projects as assigned by the Manager of Database Engineering.