Senior Database Administrator

McKesson

. Design, install, configure, maintain, and support PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $115,500 - $192,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases, with a strong focus on performance tuning, security administration, and high-availability solutions. Proficient in cloud database management, particularly in Microsoft Azure, and skilled in automation and scripting technologies.

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PostgreSQL AdministrationMicrosoft SQL Server AdministrationDatabase Performance TuningHigh Availability SolutionsAutomation and Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

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Hard Skills

Database InstallationDatabase ConfigurationBackup and RecoveryDatabase Security AdministrationPL/pgSQLT-SQLQuery TuningDisaster Recovery ProcessesCapacity PlanningDatabase Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingIndependent WorkCross-Functional Team Partnership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureAlways On Availability GroupsReplicationFailover CapabilitiesOperational Procedures Documentation

Industry Keywords

Database AdministrationProduction Database EnvironmentsRegulatory ComplianceDatabase Health MonitoringPerformance Bottlenecks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudMS SQL ServerPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, install, configure, maintain, and support PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises and Azure environments
Monitor database health and performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning and optimization solutions
Develop, maintain, and validate backup and disaster recovery processes
Administer database security, including user access, permissions, auditing, and regulatory compliance
Implement and support high-availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, replication, and failover capabilities
Troubleshoot database issues involving performance, connectivity, availability, corruption, and application integrations
Partner with development teams to optimize schemas, stored procedures, queries, and database design
Maintain database architecture documentation, operational procedures, and system standards
Perform capacity planning and forecasting
Participate in the on-call rotation for critical database systems and production incidents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent and typically 7+ years of relevant, progressive database administration experience supporting production database environments
Strong expertise administering PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments
Experience with database installation, configuration, performance tuning, security administration, backup and recovery, and high availability solutions
Proficiency with PL/pgSQL and/or T-SQL, including query tuning and optimization
Experience troubleshooting complex database issues and implementing effective long-term solutions
Experience supporting databases hosted in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure
Experience using automation and scripting technologies such as PowerShell or Python
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional technical teams
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without employer support or sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for job search or employment application