Lead Database Administrator

McKesson

. Own the design, implementation, operation, and continuous evolution of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server environments across cloud and on-premises platforms .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $133,900 - $223,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level PostgreSQL and SQL Server administration, with a strong focus on cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure. Proven ability to lead complex database initiatives, implement Infrastructure as Code practices, and mentor technical teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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PostgreSQL AdministrationSQL Server AdministrationCloud Database OptimizationInfrastructure as CodeDatabase CI/CD Implementation

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Hard Skills

PostgreSQLSQL ServerAzure SQLTerraformLiquibasePowerShellPythonBashKubernetesSSIS

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitHub ActionsAzure MonitorEntra IDPrivate Networking

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure CertificationPostgreSQL CertificationSQL Server Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ComplianceHIPAAHITRUSTSOC 2Database Migration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudKubernetesPostgresPythonSQLSSISTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design, implementation, operation, and continuous evolution of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server environments across cloud and on-premises platforms
Lead complex cloud modernization and database migration initiatives, including architecture design, migration strategy, performance validation, cutover planning, and post-migration stabilization
Establish and maintain database standards, reference architectures, operational runbooks, governance practices, and platform roadmaps
Design and validate highly available, resilient, and cost-efficient database solutions, including disaster recovery, backup, recovery, replication, and failover architectures
Advance Infrastructure as Code and Database-as-Code practices through Terraform, Liquibase, and CI/CD automation
Drive database performance, observability, and operational excellence through proactive tuning, capacity planning, monitoring, automation, and continuous improvement
Serve as the senior technical escalation point for critical production issues, leading incident response, root cause analysis, and preventative remediation
Partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to implement security controls, compliance requirements, access governance, and vulnerability remediation
Mentor engineers and DBAs, lead technical reviews, establish engineering standards, and promote knowledge sharing
Present technical recommendations, roadmaps, risks, and architectural decisions to senior leaders and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent and typically 10+ years of relevant experience with database administration, database engineering, or related database platform experience
5+ years serving in a senior, lead, architect, or enterprise technical leadership role supporting production database environments
5+ years designing, operating, and optimizing databases in public cloud environments, with Microsoft Azure strongly preferred
Expert-level PostgreSQL administration experience, including high availability, replication, performance tuning, upgrades, and operational support
Strong expertise administering SQL Server (2014+) and Azure SQL in enterprise production environments
Demonstrated success supporting mission-critical systems with stringent availability, reliability, security, and recovery requirements
Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional database initiatives from concept through implementation
Demonstrated success mentoring engineers and DBAs while influencing technical standards and best practices across teams
Experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Monitor, Entra ID authentication, and private networking
Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform
Experience implementing database CI/CD pipelines using Liquibase and platforms such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Strong automation and scripting skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies
Experience supporting Kubernetes-based workloads and containerized application environments
Experience with SSIS, CDC technologies such as Qlik, and modern data integration or data movement patterns
Experience in healthcare or other regulated environments, including HIPAA, HITRUST, or SOC 2 compliance
Relevant Azure, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or cloud platform certifications
Exposure to Azure Cosmos DB migration strategies
Practical experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for troubleshooting, analysis, automation, or engineering productivity
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer support or sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus may be offered
Long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Benefits through McKesson’s Total Rewards program
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for job search or application