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[Remote] Lead Database Platform Administrator
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Project Management Institute is seeking a Lead Database Platform Administrator who will lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments. The role involves administering and optimizing various databases, managing mission-critical workloads, and ensuring data security and compliance while implementing scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems
- Administering and optimizing databases such as SQL Server on Virtual Machines (on-prem & Azure IaaS), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Snowflake, and Azure Cosmos DB
- Managing mission-critical workloads, ensuring data security and compliance, and implementing scalable solutions for both OLTP and analytical environments
- Playing a key role in database upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, automation, performance tuning, and incident/change management, aligning with ITIL best practices and enterprise governance standards
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- 7–10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
- Strong experience with SQL Server (2017–2022+) and Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
- Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
- Experience with HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, log shipping, replication)
- Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Strong understanding of database security and encryption techniques
- Proficiency in scripting and automation
- Working knowledge of Snowflake architecture, administration, and cost management
- Experience managing or supporting Azure Cosmos DB (Core SQL API preferred)
- Experience operating in ITIL aligned environments for incident, change, and problem management
- Exposure to DevOps / CI CD practices for database deployments is a plus
Benefits
- An excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.
- Skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
- Access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
- Flexible options to help balance work time and your time
- Award and bonus opportunities.
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