Data Base Administrator

Big-D Companies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical & Dental Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401k with Match

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

Big-D Construction is seeking a Database Administrator to maintain data platforms, ensure reliability, security, and availability, and support ETL/ELT processes. The role offers growth across traditional database operations and modern data platforms in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with Azure-based data tools. Collaboration with analysts and developers will be essential to deliver trusted datasets and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of Database Administration, Data Engineering, or closely related role.
• Strong SQL development and query optimization skills.
• Understanding of database backup, recovery, maintenance, and security principles.
• Experience with ETL tools or data integration processes.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and relational database design.
• Automation scripting using PowerShell or Python.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize SQL Server and other database environments.
• Perform backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery support.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and implement optimization strategies.
• Manage database security, access controls, and user permissions.
• Support database patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and system reliability.
• Assist in developing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes.
• Support data integration between business applications and data platforms.
• Create and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data transformations.
• Coordinate data and database projects, track milestones, and communicate status.
• Assist with data cleansing, validation, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with analytics/reporting teams to deliver reliable datasets.
• Document configurations, standards, and procedures.
• Work with stakeholders to support data-related needs.
• Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis.

Skills

SQL development

Query optimization

Database security

ETL tools

Data warehousing

Scripting/Automation

Analytical/problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Power BI

Source control/DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to support and maintain our organization's data platforms and database environments. This role is ideal for a professional with hands-on database administration experience who is interested in expanding their skills in data engineering, automation, and data integration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring database reliability, performance, security, and availability while assisting with data pipelines, ETL processes, and data quality initiatives. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow technical expertise across both database operations and modern data platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize SQL Server and other database environments.
• Perform database backups, recovery testing, and disaster recovery support.
• Troubleshoot database performance issues and implement optimization strategies.
• Manage database security, access controls, and user permissions.
• Support database patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, and system reliability.
• Assist in developing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes.
• Support data integration efforts between business applications and data platforms.
• Create and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data transformations.
• Coordinate data and database-related projects by helping define scope, track milestones, manage timelines, communicate status updates, and elevate risks or dependencies as needed.
• Assist with data cleansing, validation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to deliver reliable datasets.
• Document database configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
• Work with application owners, developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to support data-related needs.
• Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in Database Administration, Data Engineering, or a closely related role.
• Strong SQL development and query optimization skills.
• Understanding of database backup, recovery, maintenance, and security principles.
• Experience with ETL tools or data integration processes.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and relational database design.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills, including the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage project timelines, prioritize deliverables, identify risks and dependencies, and keep stakeholders informed of progress.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, or similar technologies.
• Exposure to data modeling and dimensional design concepts.
• Experience supporting business intelligence solutions such as Power BI.
• Familiarity with source control and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools and database performance tuning methodologies.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Data Engineering, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI-ACP, or other related technical and project management certifications are a plus.
• Free Medical & DentalInsurance premiums
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO & Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance

NOTE: All candidates are encouraged to apply, even though you may not fit all of the requirements.Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No outside recruiters at this time. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite

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