Senior SQL Database Administrator, DBA

TOMORROW HIRE

. Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL and Oracle databases .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering and optimizing SQL and Oracle databases, with a strong focus on High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and performance tuning. Proficient in developing SQL scripts and automation to enhance database operations while ensuring compliance and security standards are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SQL Database AdministrationOracle Database ManagementHigh Availability (HA) ImplementationDisaster Recovery (DR) PlanningDatabase Performance Tuning

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Hard Skills

SQLSQL ServerSQL ClusteringSQL ScriptingOracle DatabaseOracle RMANPL/SQLPostgreSQLMySQLMariaDB

Soft Skills

CommunicationTroubleshootingDocumentationCollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Database Monitoring ToolsBackup and Restore ToolsAutomation ToolsIncident Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Database ProvisioningServer MaintenanceSoftware InstallationsPatchingCompliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MariaDBMySQLOraclePostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise SQL and Oracle databases
Manage database provisioning, installations, upgrades, patching, and server maintenance
Develop and maintain backup, restore, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) processes
Perform advanced database, query, optimizer, and storage performance tuning
Establish and support monitoring, alerting, security, compliance, and database configuration standards
Develop SQL scripts and automation to improve database operations
Troubleshoot complex database incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and support incident prevention
Collaborate across infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams
Communicate effectively with staff and management
Support occasional scheduled after-hours patching, reboots, and maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in database administration and related database disciplines
Strong hands-on experience with SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, and SQL Scripting
Demonstrated experience with Oracle Database, Oracle Grid, Oracle RMAN, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and Microsoft Access
Experience creating and managing standalone SQL and Oracle databases
Experience identifying and triaging database and server issues
Experience with server maintenance, software installations, upgrades, and patching
Experience with High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), backup, and restore processes
Experience with database performance tuning, monitoring, security, compliance, automation, and incident management
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across technical teams
Strong communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Must reside in and perform all work from within the United States
Must be willing to complete federal background/suitability screening and fingerprinting if required
Must be available for 8 working hours per day within 7:30 AM–6:00 PM ET
Must be able to support occasional scheduled after-hours maintenance
U.S. citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)