Senior Database Administrator

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. Install, configure, administer, manage, and document MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB clusters across multiple nodes .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana • United StatesSenior💰 $97,968 - $129,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, while ensuring high availability and security standards. Proficient in command-line scripting and managing cloud storage solutions, with a strong focus on performance monitoring and problem-solving.

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MySQL AdministrationPostgreSQL AdministrationMongoDB AdministrationHAProxy ConfigurationDatabase Security

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Hard Skills

PL/SQL TroubleshootingSQL Query PerformanceCommand-Line ScriptingDatabase Backup ManagementETL ProcessesDatabase Architecture StandardsDisaster Recovery StrategiesData Pipeline SupportPerformance MonitoringDatabase Design

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCustomer Service OrientationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

HAProxyAWS S3PgBackRestUnix Shell ScriptingPowerShell

Certifications & Qualifications

Technical TrainingCertification(s) or DegreeEPA Public Trust Level 4

Industry Keywords

Database ManagementHigh AvailabilityLoad BalancingRemote Team CollaborationLinux Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudETLHAProxyLinuxMongoDBMySQLNoSQLOraclePostgresShell ScriptingSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, configure, administer, manage, and document MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB clusters across multiple nodes
Use HAProxy for load balancing, failover, and high availability across environments
Troubleshoot PL/SQL, stored procedures, and Oracle database packages
Analyze, solve, and correct database issues in real time
Advise Division management on integration of IT programs
Lead database performance monitoring and system health architecture activities
Establish database architecture standards and high-availability and disaster-recovery strategies
Optimize relational and non-relational data stores and clusters
Manage database asset inventories and related documentation
Provide expert DBA services for production, staging, and development databases
Perform physical database design with senior developers and data modelers
Support automated and ad-hoc reporting, ETL processes, and data pipelines
Provide technical expertise, mentorship, and cross-training
Analyze user experience and recommend changes to improve user experience and query performance
Maintain database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
3+ years of related experience
Experience working in Linux environments
Strong command-line experience including Unix shell scripting, PowerShell, and AWS CLI for cloud storage management
Experience administering SQL technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle
Experience administering NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB
Experience configuring and managing HAProxy/Keepalived for database load balancing, connection pooling, and automated failover routing
Experience managing automated database backups, repositories such as pgBackRest, and backup retention strategies using AWS S3 object storage
Ability to perform complex command-line scripts and SQL queries
Ability to thrive without a managed database service
Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
Ability to prioritize and complete varied workloads with critical deadlines
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Superior communication skills and professional demeanor
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage equipment and services in remote locations
Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment
Ability to perform well under pressure
Strong customer service orientation
Organized workflow and high attention to detail
Must be able to obtain EPA Public Trust Level 4
US citizenship required per contract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) contributions up to IRS annual limits with company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Vacation, sick, personal time, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on date of hire
10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on date of hire
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team
Growth opportunities
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence