Manager Database Administrator - Remote US

SitusAMC

4d•$150,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

The Database Administration team manages SitusAMC database technology and associated systems and processes. The Manager Database Administrator is an experienced senior leader responsible for overseeing the team and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of AWS RDS and EC2 database infrastructure. The role combines day-to-day operations with setting strategic direction aligned with business needs. The position leads database administration, modernization, capacity planning, performance optimization, security, upgrades, migrations, and backup and recovery. It works with project, business, application development, DevOps/SRE, and other technology teams to ensure database solutions meet business and product needs. The role also manages vendor relationships, evaluates database technologies and tools, and supports planned and unplanned events. The annual full-time base salary range is $150,000–$175,000. Certain positions may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. SitusAMC offers PTO and paid holidays, and eligible full-time employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and 401(k) plans, subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 12 years of experience in database administration, typically including 2 or more years in a VP-level role or external equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
3–5 years of experience with Amazon RDS and EC2 databases.
Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and optimization.
Experience working with application developers to build and optimize database environments from ideation through implementation.
Extensive experience with SQL and database management tools.
3–5 years of experience with cloud infrastructure and services, particularly AWS.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Direct experience setting up and supporting SQL and MySQL Server in a multi-node cluster environment.
Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and TSQL.
Strong analytical ability, good judgment, and strategic and multidimensional thinking.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Strong commitment and dedication to the position and ability to work as a team player.
Commitment to mentoring, training, and leading staff.
Ability to support planned and unplanned events.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Database Administration team, providing guidance and mentorship.
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS RDS and EC2 databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance aligned with product needs.
Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure system integrity and security.
Work with project and business teams to ensure database designs meet project and business requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support application development, testing, deployment, and day-to-day operations.
Troubleshoot problems and clearly communicate resolutions to stakeholders.
Lead database modernization efforts in line with industry best practices.
Work with DevOps/SRE teams to create and deploy database templates and coach them on database best practices.
Monitor database performance and implement optimization solutions.
Monitor database growth and perform capacity planning.
Develop and enhance database encryption protocols to facilitate BYOK architectures.
Plan, coordinate, test, and execute database upgrades and migrations.
Plan, document, and execute database backup and recovery strategies.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new database technologies and tools.
Support planned and unplanned events.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.