Lead Database Platform Administrator

Project Management Institute

2d

About The Position

You will lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems. Administering and optimizing databases such as SQL Server on Virtual Machines (on-prem & Azure IaaS), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Snowflake, and Azure Cosmos DB. Managing mission-critical workloads, ensuring data security and compliance, and implementing scalable solutions for both OLTP and analytical environments. Playing a key role in database upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, automation, performance tuning, and incident/change management, aligning with ITIL best practices and enterprise governance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong experience with SQL Server (2017–2022+) and Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience with HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, log shipping, replication).
• Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of database security and encryption techniques.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.
• Working knowledge of Snowflake architecture, administration, and cost management.
• Experience managing or supporting Azure Cosmos DB (Core SQL API preferred).
• Experience operating in ITIL‑aligned environments for incident, change, and problem management.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to DevOps / CI‑CD practices for database deployments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments.
• Administer and optimize databases such as SQL Server on Virtual Machines (on-prem & Azure IaaS), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Snowflake, and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Manage mission-critical workloads.
• Ensure data security and compliance.
• Implement scalable solutions for both OLTP and analytical environments.
• Perform database upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery.
• Implement automation for database tasks.
• Conduct performance tuning and query optimization.
• Manage incidents and changes according to ITIL best practices and enterprise governance standards.

Benefits

• an excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.
• skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
• access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
• flexible options to help balance work time and your time.
• award and bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior